April 4, 2022

China lifts aluminum exports as Western production slides

Europe and the US need more aluminum. China, it seems, is going to supply it, writes Andy Home.

April 4, 2022

The battery metal really worrying China is lithium, not nickel

Lithium carbonate in China jumped about 472% from a low last June to a record high on March 15.

April 1, 2022

Copper price down as China’s factory activity slumps

Manufacturing conditions in China deteriorated in March amid the Ukraine crisis and a resurgence in domestic coronavirus cases.

April 1, 2022

New thermal management network aims to make Li-ion batteries safer

A 3D, thermally-conductive boron nitride network greatly improves thermal conductivity compared to random distribution in lithium-ion batteries.

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.