May 3, 2022

Oil drops as China lockdowns overshadow Russian output risk

Crude has swung within a $15 band in the last three weeks as the market weighs the hit to demand from China’s covid wave against supply concerns stemming from bans…

May 3, 2022

Rich nations scramble to seal coal transition deals before COP27

As they prepare for the next round of global climate talks in November, officials from rich countries are trying to pull together a series of multibillion-dollar packages to help poor countries phase…

May 2, 2022

Copper price falls to 5-month low on China lockdown worries

Covid-19 lockdowns in China and prospects of aggressive US rate hikes fuelled recession fears.

May 2, 2022

Column: Copper, iron ore yet to reflect China’s weakening industrial outlook

The slump in China's main manufacturing sentiment index has yet to be fully reflected in prices for key metals, writes Clyde Russell.

May 2, 2022

Australian court greenlights MMG’s Tasmania tailings dam study

Chinese-owned MMG may proceed with tailings dam assessment near Tasmania rainforest habitat.

May 2, 2022

CATL retains top position as world’s biggest EV battery maker

CATL increased its market position to 35% in March.

April 29, 2022

MMT, emerging markets and the scramble for resources

MMT could open the floodgates to some major infrastructure spending initiatives worldwide.

April 29, 2022

Iron ore price up as China vows to step up economic support

A Politburo meeting chaired by President Xi Jinping said China would adopt a package of policies to help pandemic-hit industries.

April 29, 2022

CATL earnings drop as battery giant posts large derivatives position

CATL’s shares have fallen 30% this year.

April 29, 2022

Opinion: World lacks time, not minerals for climate-saving technology

The Russian invasion of Ukraine, covid-related supply chain disruptions, and rising inflation have all fuelled a narrative that the clean energy transition will be highly inflationary.