February 11, 2022

Iron ore price plunges after China regulators’ new warning

China Iron and Steel Association said some companies involved in iron ore businesses had "violated business ethic" by issuing and hyping fake information.

February 10, 2022

Copper price highest since October on supply squeeze

"Copper held on major exchanges is now at alarming levels, representing just three days of global supply."

February 10, 2022

Researchers develop ICP-coring system for deep mining

A new coring system has the potential to obtain and test "living" samples from the deep earth.

February 9, 2022

Iron ore price retreats on Beijing warning

China’s state planner warned on Wednesday against fabricating iron ore prices.

February 9, 2022

CATL, LG, Panasonic deployed record GWh of passenger EV battery capacity in 2021

Adamas Intelligence reports that 2021 saw a record 286.2 GWh of passenger EV battery capacity deployed onto roads globally.

February 8, 2022

China warns against publishing false iron ore price information

The authorities would take further measures to ensure iron ore price stability and strictly crack down on irregularities.

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.