July 29, 2021

Iron ore price down on China’s forecasted steel output decline

"One thing is clear, China’s crude steel production in H2 will decline compared to both H1 this year and H2 last year," said CRU Group.

July 28, 2021

CHARTS: Iron ore, copper price – shot… chaser

BMO Capital Markets this week made some changes to its metals and mining outlook for H2 2021, raising expectations pretty much across the board.

July 27, 2021

Copper price down on pressure from rebounding dollar

Prices snapped a five-session winning streak under pressure from a rebounding dollar as investor focus shifted to a US Federal Reserve meeting.

July 26, 2021

Russell: Iron ore stumbles as rising supply runs into China steel discipline

Iron ore prices have suffered their worst week for nearly 18 months.

July 26, 2021

Copper price highest in 6 weeks as flooding in China raises supply concerns

Flooding has caused at least $10 billion in damage, and infrastructure will need to be rebuilt.

July 26, 2021

Iron ore price regains ground as China steel margins recover

Dalian iron ore marked its steepest weekly drop in 17 months on Friday due to worries about China's steel production caps.

July 23, 2021

Home: Aluminum producers struggle to respond to higher prices

Global aluminum production growth ground to a halt in the second quarter of this year even as prices rallied to multi-year highs.

July 23, 2021

China iron ore price sees worst week in 17 months on steel curbs

China has stepped up efforts to reduce output of the construction and manufacturing material in line with its carbon emission reduction goals.

July 23, 2021

Tight battery market is next test for EVs after chip crisis

Rising demand from electric vehicles and challenges in securing raw materials will deliver a battery supply crunch for automakers, according to a key Chinese manufacturer.

July 22, 2021

Record US coal shipment to China highlights Australia’s pain

Met coal prices have rallied this year on strengthening global steel demand.