December 30, 2021 Iron ore futures end 2021 with 12% drop amid China climate efforts China's benchmark iron ore futures headed to their first annual decline in three.
December 30, 2021 Merger of Chinese rare earth producers could affect prices, analysts say “The merged company will increase the control over prices in the international market place and could lead to even higher prices in the coming year.”
December 30, 2021 Aluminum price climbs with output facing pressure in Europe, China The latest output cuts come soon after curbs at Europe’s top smelter, highlighting supply risk into next year and beyond.
December 29, 2021 Metals mixed on China’s economic outlook, global virus surge China’s economy expanded at a moderate pace in the final month of the year, supported by better business sentiment, easing factory inflation pressures and faster car sales.
December 29, 2021 China vows to cut carbon emissions from aluminum smelters by 5% by 2025 A five-year plan adds some details on Beijing’s drive to reshape heavy industries.
December 28, 2021 CNGR to buy nickel, cobalt from Xiamen Xiangyu Chinese battery materials producer said it would buy over a five-year period as part of a broad strategic cooperation agreement.
December 28, 2021 Top iron ore stories of 2021 and what to expect in 2022 Iron ore had one of its wildest years in 2021.
December 27, 2021 Zijin starts production at giant Tibet copper mine Qulong copper mine in Tibet adds a new source of supply to the market for next year.
December 27, 2021 Chinese manufacturing profits squeezed by commodity prices Chinese miners and raw material providers benefiting from higher commodity prices at the expense of manufacturers.
December 27, 2021 Top lithium stories of 2021 and what to expect in 2022 Limited supply not only helped prices, but pushed companies to try meet demand, which made lithium take centre stage in our coverage.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
