February 8, 2022 Global lithium production hits record high on electric vehicle demand Global consumption of lithium in 2021 was estimated to be 93,000 tonnes, a 33% increase from 70,000 tonnes in 2020.
February 8, 2022 China metallurgical coal futures surge on supply woes, demand recovery Other steelmaking ingredients on the Dalian bourse also jumped.
February 8, 2022 Aluminum price hits highest since 2008 on LME, closes in on a record “Aluminum markets are facing a melt-up in prices this year, driven by simultaneous deficits in both China and ex-China drawing on already low stock of inventory,” Goldman analysts say.
February 8, 2022 Iron ore price rises to $150 after China eases steel’s green targets China set 2030 as the new deadline for peak-emissions for the steel sector, against an earlier target of 2025.
February 8, 2022 New LME stocks squeeze is creeping up on Doctor Copper LME copper stocks give every appearance of experiencing a second grab-it-while-you-can impulse wave, writes Andy Home.
February 7, 2022 Global cobalt production hits record high in 2021, boosted by EV demand Global production hit 170,000 tonnes last year, up 20% over 2020, according to preliminary data released by the USGS.
February 7, 2022 China plans to increase iron ore output, boost use of steel scrap China's steel scrap supply to reach more than 300 million tonnes by 2025.
February 7, 2022 Rare earth prices set to keep on the boil after sharp rally China's industry ministry met automakers and battery companies last month to discuss surging prices.
February 7, 2022 MMG to halt Las Bambas copper mine amid fresh blockade MMG said production is expected to cease by February 20 if the roadblock is not removed.
February 6, 2022 China, Argentina deepening ties beyond mining China will provide Argentina with more than $23 billion in financing for infrastructure projects and the Belt and Road initiative.
Silver price: Here’s what to watch for after wild ride past $80 Surging investor interest in China has been a key driver of silver prices in recent days. December 30, 2025 | 08:59 am
