June 20, 2022

Column: Iron ore suffers short-term demand woes, longer-term China threat

The outlook for spot iron ore prices for the rest of the year largely rests on how successful China is at containing covid-19, writes Clyde Russell.

June 17, 2022

Congo miner threatens to seize cobalt project from Chinese partner

Gecamines, which owns 20% of the Tenke Fungurume mine, has accused CMOC of manipulating the project’s finances.

June 17, 2022

Sinomine invests $200m in Zimbabwe lithium project

The southern African country holds some of the world's largest deposits of lithium.

June 17, 2022

Copper price extends decline despite possible Chile strike

The workers at Codelco have complained about a lack of investment at the firm's troubled Ventanas smelter.

June 17, 2022

Iron ore price hits six-month low on plunging China steel margins

Chinese steel mills are opting to reduce output amid weak profits and deteriorating demand prospects.

June 17, 2022

Miners must invest in critical minerals or risk energy transition – report

The world's largest miners are in excellent financial shape to lead global transition to clean energy, says PwC.

June 16, 2022

Copper price sinks to 10-month low on recession worries

Outlook for demand deteriorated after the US Federal Reserve’s large rate hike fueled worries about recession and data from China indicated weak growth.

June 15, 2022

Chinese stimulus, lower supply from Russia to keep nickel prices high – report

Nickel prices will edge higher in Q322 as Chinese stimulus measures improve the demand outlook and the Russia- Ukraine war continues to disrupt supply, says Fitch.

June 15, 2022

CATL said to price jumbo stock offering

The Chinese company was seeking about 45 billion yuan ($6.7 billion) from the A-share private placement.

June 15, 2022

China’s surprise economic rebound in May propelled by coal

Headline industrial output in May grew an unexpected 0.7% from a year earlier.