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.

March 28, 2022

He who hesitates may be lost in China’s electric car market

Car buyers may be delaying any EV purchase at their peril.

March 28, 2022

Dalian commodity exchange to raise fee on September iron ore contract

The exchange also said it would raise the margin requirement for speculative trading of iron ore contracts for May and September deliveries to 15%.