January 27, 2022

Lithium prices surge on EV demand from China

Global EV sales were on track to hit 6.3 million units in 2021—nearly double the total of 2020.

January 27, 2022

Canada says it saw no need to block China firm’s bid for lithium miner

The opposition Conservatives said the Liberal government should have blocked Zijin Mining from buying Neo Lithium.

January 27, 2022

Iron ore price rallies on Australia supply fears, China demand hopes

Potential disruptions are still just that, with actual export volumes holding up, writes Clyde Russell.

January 26, 2022

Tianqi Lithium returns to annual profit thanks to battery boom

Chinese lithium carbonate prices have been on a tear, jumping by almost a third this year after surging more than 400% in 2021.

January 26, 2022

China’s 2021 gold consumption jumps by a third on-year as economy grows

Consumption in the world's largest gold consumer rose 36.53% year-on-year to 1,120.9 tonnes.

January 25, 2022

CHARTS: Tesla v Volkswagen v BYD – battery power, lithium, nickel, cobalt use

Most ambitious European automaker and Warren Buffet-backed Chinese EV and battery manufacturer unlapped themselves in 2021, at best.

January 24, 2022

In charts: Gold rally defies traditional headwinds

BofA sees investment demand driving gold to $1,925 in 2022.

January 24, 2022

Lithium price hits ‘ludicrous mode’ as battery metal extends 400% gain

Chinese lithium carbonate prices rose to a fresh record on Monday, as data showed a 35% month-on-month jump in electric-vehicle registrations in December.

January 24, 2022

China lets in most of the Australian coal stranded at its ports

Most of the Australian coal used by steelmakers that was being held at Chinese ports in the wake of Beijing’s import ban has now been cleared.

January 24, 2022

Power problems take a toll on global aluminum output

Europe's lengthening list of smelter casualties is a warning sign that power availability poses a fundamental challenge for the aluminum industry globally, writes Andy Home.