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.
February 4, 2022 Zijin Mining to invest $380m in Argentina lithium plant The plant will be located in the Tres Quebradas project, in the northern province of Catamarca.
February 3, 2022 China built Congo a toll road that led straight to the ruling family The Kabilas’ involvement in the toll road came to light through the biggest leak ever of financial documents from Africa.
February 3, 2022 China’s metals imports boomed in 2021, so did its exports Such divergence is highly unusual but reflects the equally unusual combination of pandemic recovery and supply-side constraints, writes Andy Home.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am