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.

March 1, 2022

Holistic approach to EV charging infrastructure brings green future closer – report

A report by IDTechEx estimates that there will be 18.7 million units in electric vehicle fleets on the road by 2032, which explains the current ramp-up of charging infrastructure.