November 29, 2021 CHART: Dwindling copper, zinc, nickel stocks could shield prices from omicron impact Copper, nickel and zinc prices could be saved from worst effects of any new virus-related restrictions as historically low global stockpiles intensify fears of supply disruption.
November 29, 2021 Iron ore price back above $100 despite omicron variant fears CITIC said that commodity prices could be pressured by the pandemic situation in the short term but would be supported by easing property policy in China in the long run.
November 29, 2021 China’s companies are going to any length for a hold on lithium The chip shortage that’s gripped the car industry by the throat is a reminder to EV executives in China of what might happen if they run short of lithium.
November 28, 2021 China’s coal prices plunge after govt signals more price regulation Some coal miners at top mining regions have caped prices at 900 yuan a tonne.
November 28, 2021 Researchers develop anti-ageing chemistry to overcome next-gen lithium battery decay Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences mimicked natural processes to stop the chemical degradation of electrolytes in high-voltage lithium batteries.
November 26, 2021 The slump in the best indicator of China’s commodity trade is all about iron ore The Baltic Dry Index suggests that the metal price will consistently trend downwards in the coming months.
November 25, 2021 After shaking up nickel, China’s Tsingshan sets sights on lithium Predominantly a stainless steel maker, the company came out of nowhere to become the world's top nickel producer in 2018 thanks to its pioneering use of low-grade nickel pig iron.
November 25, 2021 Argentine state energy firm YPF spies lithium tie-ups with CATL YPF President Pablo González said there were "great opportunities for joint ventures" with CATL.
November 25, 2021 Dalian iron ore price hits 3-week peak on demand optimism Some Chinese banks had been told by financial regulators to issue more loans to property firms for project development.
November 25, 2021 Return of Mao-era coal coupons show China’s crisis isn’t over The coupons are coming after a shortage of the fuel drove up prices and led to widespread power curbs last month.
China pledges to control steel output during 2026-2030 period In the first 11 months of 2025, China's crude steel output fell 4% from a year earlier. December 27, 2025 | 08:20 am
