June 29, 2021 CHARTS: China’s overseas copper mining scramble Chinese state and private investors have spent more than $16 billion over the last decade buying copper mines and projects including nearly 50 in Africa.
June 29, 2021 Aluminum premia spike on planned Russian export tax Russia has proposed introducing an export duty on steel, copper, nickel and aluminium to curb rising inflation.
June 29, 2021 Iron ore price down on easing steel demand in China Steel mills have been ordered to limit or suspend their operations to minimise smog during the Communist Party centenary celebration.
June 28, 2021 Green copper demand to average 13% annual growth over next 10 years – report The two most important areas of green copper demand growth are renewable energy and vehicle electrification.
June 28, 2021 CATL extends battery supply deal with Tesla It would supply battery cells to Tesla, which is making Model 3 sedans and Model Y sport-utility vehicles in Shanghai.
June 28, 2021 Copper price down as China industrial profits slow Profit growth at China’s industrial firms slowed again in May as surging raw materials prices squeezed margins and weighed on factory activity.
June 28, 2021 Iron ore price up as China port stocks hit over 8-month low Imported iron ore stocked at Chinese ports dropped for a fourth straight week to 123.95 million tonnes, as of Friday, hitting the lowest level since early October.
June 28, 2021 China approves expansion of capacity of coal mine in Xinjiang region The approval granted to Shaduizi coal mine, located in Sandaoling mine area in the northwestern region.
June 28, 2021 “Don’t let fool’s gold fool you,” scientists say Australian and Chinese researchers found invisible gold inside pyrite.
June 27, 2021 Tin price on a tear as demand soars High prices for tin should incentivize mining activity to ramp up.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
