October 18, 2021

Wild markets gatecrash London Metal Exchange Week party

This year’s LME Week was a subdued affair by comparison with past excess, writes Andy Home.

October 17, 2021

Natural, synthetic graphite needed by EV sector – report

Fastmarkets reports the exponential growth of the EV sector will propel the industry’s graphite requirement far above demand from the traditional consuming sectors.

October 15, 2021

Copper price soars to new high as stockpiles hit 47-year low

Copper price up 12% this week as LME warehouses empty out and inflation pressures rise across the globe.

October 14, 2021

Iron ore price rebounds despite Chinese steel curbs

The Chinese government has asked mills in more cities in northern China to cut output from Nov. 15 to March 15.

October 14, 2021

Copper price tops $10,000 as energy crisis hits supply

Copper mining stocks jump as copper price rally gains momentum and traders scramble for prompt delivery of metal.

October 13, 2021

Copper price surges to 2-month peak, shaking off China concerns

Power shortages and factory slowdowns did not stop copper from rallying to its highest levels since the beginning of August.

October 13, 2021

Iron ore price falls on China demand worries

Steel mills in some 28 cities in northern China will have to cut production from Nov. 15 to March 15 next year.

October 12, 2021

China coal imports surge, prices hit record as floods add to energy woes

China has been grappling with a growing energy crisis brought on by shortages and record high prices for the fuel.

October 12, 2021

Iron ore price retreats on steel output curbs

China's crude steel output from January-August grew 5.3% from a year earlier, despite production controls intensifying beginning in July.

October 12, 2021

Physical coal prices in China surge on nationwide shortage

Beijing is urging domestic mines to ramp up production even as it tries to strike a balance between energy security and its carbon neutral goals.