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.

February 3, 2022

Global copper smelting surges in January, satellite data shows

The number of inactive smelters fell to the lowest level since February 2018.