March 25, 2022

Iron ore price jumps on supply crunch at Chinese mills

Almost 80% of the Chinese economy has been affected in some way by the worst outbreak of covid-19 in two years.

March 24, 2022

Commodity price spikes could signal lasting market changes – report

Margins are way above historical norms, and such a drastic divergence of price and production cost cannot last indefinitely, says WoodMac.

March 23, 2022

Iron ore price rises despite lockdown on China steel hub

The Tangshan government implemented a temporary lockdown on Tuesday to avoid further cases of covid-19 as infections surged.

March 23, 2022

Metals trading in Shanghai goes quiet on China covid caution

Trading volumes in copper, aluminum and zinc on the Shanghai Futures Exchange all fell to the lowest level since Feb. 7.

March 23, 2022

Copper may be too relaxed about Russian supply threat

A readjustment of Russian copper trade flows may not be nearly as smooth as Doctor Copper seems to be expecting, writes Andy Home.

March 22, 2022

Copper deficit narrows slightly to 475,000 tonnes in 2021

Global copper mine production grew on average 2.3% in 2021, from a low base.

March 21, 2022

Volkswagen unveils Asian ventures to secure nickel, cobalt

Volkswagen will form joint ventures with Huayou Cobalt and Tsingshan Group to secure up to 120kt nickel and 15kt cobalt per year.

March 21, 2022

China tells EV battery chain it wants ‘rational’ lithium prices

Lithium has soared nearly 500% in the past year.

March 21, 2022

Chinese electric carmaker calls battery price hikes ‘ridiculous’

Car manufacturers are trying to lure more customers just as government subsidies for cleaner vehicles fall away.

March 21, 2022

China orders power firms to replenish coal as prices remain high

China is requiring miners to offer 80% of their production through long-term contracts at prices capped by a government-set benchmark.