September 15, 2021 EU to suspend planned tariffs on Chinese aluminum, lobby group says The European Union is set to impose duties on aluminum from China in October, only to suspend them for nine months.
September 15, 2021 Chile lowers copper price estimate for 2021 on weak demand, US stimulus The world's top copper producing nation expects the metal to average $4.20 per pound this year, from a previous estimate of $4.30 per pound.
September 14, 2021 China’s coal output edges up in August as mines reopen Coal production over the first eight months of 2021 was 2.6 billion tonnes, up 4.4% on year.
September 14, 2021 Iron ore price down on fears of regulatory controls China's southwest Yunnan province asked local producers to restrict output on steel, aluminum and other materials.
September 14, 2021 China backs Congo’s ban on 6 small Chinese mining companies The move comes as Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi increases scrutiny of Chinese mining activities.
September 14, 2021 China has “too many” EV companies, minister says Industry and Information Technology Minister, Xiao Yaqing, said the government will encourage consolidation.
September 14, 2021 EV sales to reach 5m units in 2021 with trucks, boats entering the race According to IDTechEx, previous predictions of 2021 EV sales were a massive underestimation.
September 13, 2021 Robust metals price outlook softens in 2022 – reports Global mined zinc production will grow at the fastest pace since 2012 in 2021.
September 13, 2021 Iron ore price dives on new steel curbs in China Steel producing province Yunnan asked local mills to adjust production schedules to ensure its 2021 crude steel output falls.
September 13, 2021 Copper price down as labour conflicts in Chile resolved, supply concerns fade Workers at Codelco’s Andina mine end a more than three-week stoppage, strike avoided at BHP's Cerro Colorado mine.
China lithium tumult spurs futures exchange to step in again The lithium carbonate contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange closed limit-up on Tuesday. January 21, 2026 | 10:50 am
