March 4, 2022 Base metals set for best-ever week as war stokes shortage fears It’s getting increasingly difficult to transport commodities like metals since almost half of the world’s container ships no longer go to Russia.
March 4, 2022 Copper price hits all-time high as warehouses empty out "The market is in a panic mode in terms of supply" as warehouse inventories hit 16-year low.
March 4, 2022 China calls on rare earths companies to bring prices back to ‘reasonable’ level Prices have surged since the second half of 2021 amid concerns of supply uncertainty from Myanmar.
March 3, 2022 Iron ore price hits 6 month high on hopes of eased covid-19 restrictions in China "The whole China ferrous futures complex is reacting zealously to reports that the country is contemplating exiting its 'zero-tolerance' stance towards covid-19."
March 3, 2022 World’s top battery maker urges China to secure lithium CATL chairman Zeng Yuqun submitted four proposals to China’s annual parliamentary session, including speeding up exploration and development of lithium resources.
March 3, 2022 Global copper smelting slipped in February, satellite data shows Global copper smelting activity slid in February, partly because of Lunar New Year holidays in China.
March 2, 2022 China moves to secure commodities rocked by Ukraine war Government agencies have been ordered to push state-owned buyers to scour markets for materials including oil and gas, iron ore, barley and corn to fill any potential gaps.
March 2, 2022 China shunning Russian coal with banks nervous over sanctions At least two of China’s largest state-owned banks are limiting financing for Russian commodities.
March 1, 2022 Iron ore price rises on Russia-Ukraine supply risks Russia accounts for an estimated 10% of global steel trade.
March 1, 2022 China plans sharp increase in overseas iron ore output by 2025 China aims to "fundamentally" solve the shortage issue in steelmaking ingredients in 10-15 years, said the vice-chairman of the China Iron and Steel Association.
Codelco, SQM kick off lithium tie-up with board meeting The NovaAndino Litio company was established after an agreement signed in May 2024 and valid until 2060. December 29, 2025 | 07:59 am
