September 2, 2025 China’s aluminum factories are changing to escape a crushing price war Midstream producers are facing complex situations such as weak domestic demand, increased uncertainty in foreign trade, and intensified internal competition.
September 2, 2025 Germany urges Europe to stop China buying so much copper scrap The unease about shipping raw materials to China highlights a growing politicization of global commodities supplies.
September 2, 2025 Codelco warns Chile’s copper output may stall at 5.5Mtpa Codelco is advancing upgrades and ventures, confirming lithium ties with SQM and signing a BHP exploration deal this week.
September 1, 2025 Chinese firm faces $420 million Zambia mine spill damages claims As much as 1.5 million tons of waste were spilled in the disaster, according to estimates.
September 1, 2025 Iron ore price hits one-week low on narrower steel margins, weak demand Narrower steel margins, coupled with expectations of lower hot metal output, have put pressure on ore prices.
September 1, 2025 LME copper price near $10,000 amid softer dollar and resilient Chinese demand Copper price pushed toward the $10,000-per-ton threshold on Monday on the London Metal Exchange.
August 31, 2025 Iron ore price heads for first consecutive monthly advance this year Iron ore is headed for its first back-to-back monthly gain since 2024 on improving sentiment.
August 29, 2025 China copper smelters see decade-high profits despite challenges The global copper industry has been facing cut-throat competition with too many firms bidding for not enough ore.
August 29, 2025 Copper price rises on US growth and China recovery signs The US economy expanded at a 3.3% annualized pace in Q2.
August 29, 2025 Baosteel expects China’s steel exports to stay above 100Mt in 2025 China's steel exports in the first seven months climbed 11.4% to hit a record high.
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