March 31, 2022 China economic activity gauge falls to 2nd lowest on record in March Copper prices comfortably above $10,000 and iron ore prices at 7-month highs continue to defy predictions as Chinese PMIs drop into contraction territory.
March 31, 2022 US senator ‘worried’ about Chinese stake in MP Materials "It kind of disturbs me to know that there's a big Chinese interest there" Senator Lisa Murkowski said.
March 31, 2022 Copper price down on China demand concerns China is grappling with the worst resurgence of covid-19 cases since early 2020.
March 30, 2022 Zinc price to remain high in the near term on Russia-Ukraine conflict – report Fitch Solutions revises 2022 zinc price to $3,500/t from $2,900/t expected previously.
March 30, 2022 Iron ore price extends rally on China post-lockdown demand expectations Iron ore production in Asia to peak by 2025, Fitch says.
March 30, 2022 Lithium price takes a breather after record run amid buyers resistance The battery-making ingredient is about 500% more expensive than a year ago as demand for electric vehicles has accelerated.
March 30, 2022 Iron ore may see structural shift on lack of new supply, decarbonization The issue is that investments in additional iron ore capacity and upgrading have long lead times, writes Clyde Russell.
March 29, 2022 China copper smelters raise Q2 treatment charge floor as supply woes ease The rates are up 14.3% from $70 per tonne and seven cents a pound in the first quarter.
March 29, 2022 Dalian iron ore price hovers near 7-month high on China stimulus hopes Fitch Ratings said the costs of iron ore and coal were likely to remain high in 2022.
March 28, 2022 China coal giant plans a surge in clean energy spending Shenhua, which mines coal and burns it in power plants, plans to peak emissions by 2025 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
China to rein in copper, alumina capacity expansion under next five-year plan The country's economic planner will tighten oversight of copper and alumina projects from 2026 to 2030 to curb irrational investment. December 26, 2025 | 04:10 am
