May 25, 2022

The trouble with lithium

Demand has outstripped supply, pushing prices up almost 500% in a year.

May 25, 2022

Copper market needs more than China’s covid stimulus measures

Chinese demand for property is in the deep freeze.

May 24, 2022

Demand for steel alloys grows as the energy transition gains momentum 

Global stainless steel melt production is expected to be about 62 million tonnes (Mt) in 2022, rising to 90 Mt by 2050.

May 24, 2022

Copper price dips as investors fear economic slowdown

"Recent consumption run rates imply copper and aluminum shifted into surplus globally in April," analysts at Citi said.

May 24, 2022

Column: Europe’s aluminum output slides as energy crunch bites

Europe's primary aluminum smelters are continuing to curtail production in the face of soaring energy costs.

May 24, 2022

Huayou Cobalt to invest $300m in Zimbabwe lithium mine

Company recently completed a $422 million purchase of the hard-rock lithium mine just outside Harare.

May 23, 2022

China stimulus, supply worries fire up iron ore

There are several factors that suggest a renewed rally is on the cards, writes Clyde Russell.

May 23, 2022

China triples solar investments as clean energy push accelerates

The nation is forecast to add a record 220 gigawatts of total power capacity this year, according to the NEA.

May 23, 2022

Mine auction draws 3,448 bids amid scramble for lithium

The Dechenonba lithium mine in Sichuan’s Yajiang area covers 1.14 square kilometers, with estimated reserves of 24.9 million tonnes.

May 20, 2022

China spent over $6 billion on Russian energy imports in April

Purchases of oil, gas and coal jumped 75%.