April 28, 2022

How far are we from phasing out coal?

Coal-fired electricity generation reached all-time highs globally in 2021, showing that eliminating coal from the energy mix will not be a simple task.

April 28, 2022

Caterpillar warns of weaker China demand as lockdowns bite

The company’s first-quarter results Thursday showed China sales and demand slumping, even as other businesses including mining and construction improved.

April 28, 2022

China cuts coal import tariffs to zero to increase supply

China’s coal imports are down 24% through the end of March this year as global prices have soared.

April 28, 2022

Top bid for lithium up 140% after Musk’s ‘insane levels’ call

Pilbara Minerals Ltd.’s auction of spodumene concentrate attracted a top bid of $5,650 a ton on Wednesday.

April 27, 2022

China locks down part of its northern hub for coal shipping

The city in Hebei province has locked down its Haigang district, which includes the port, after infections were found in the area.

April 27, 2022

China will be poster child for developing countries MMT

Modern Monetary Theory, or MMT, posits that rather than obsessing about how large a country’s debt has grown, and the ongoing annual […]

April 27, 2022

Aluminum price rebounds on China infrastructure push, low inventories

President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called for all-out efforts to spur infrastructure spending.

April 27, 2022

Column: Automakers go back to the future to secure battery metals

Henry Ford was right all along, it turns out.

April 26, 2022

Iron ore price up as China vows to support economy

“Policy may be the salvation for China’s iron ore demand this year,” said Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

April 26, 2022

Copper price rebounds as China steps up support for economy

China’s central bank vowed to increase monetary support to the real economy, especially for industries and small businesses hit hard by the pandemic.