June 8, 2021

Copper price lower, China price curb fears weigh

Copper prices drifted lower on Wednesday as high factory gate prices in China raised concerns of price curbs by the government.

June 8, 2021

US must work with allies to secure electric vehicle metals – White House

Biden has vowed to work with allies to secure minerals needed for EV vehicle batteries and process them domestically.

June 8, 2021

Russell: Asia coal prices surge, but China-Australia dispute means rally is uneven

Thermal coal prices across Asia have surged to multi-year highs amid strong demand and some supply constraints, but some types of the fuel have done better than others.

June 8, 2021

Home: World’s largest aluminum producer still short of metal

April was another record month for Chinese aluminium production, the latest in a series stretching back over a decade that has seen China's share of global output rise from 40%…

June 8, 2021

Tsingshan to ramp up aluminum production in Indonesia in 2023 – CRU

The company is planning to build a 1 million tonnes per year aluminum smelter with Huafon Group at its industrial park on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.

June 8, 2021

Ganfeng to build new 50,000 tonnes-per-year lithium plant

Ganfeng will set up a joint venture company in the city of Fengcheng for its latest plant, which will convert spodumene into lithium battery materials.

June 8, 2021

Biden administration sets up ‘strike force’ to go after China on trade

The United States plans to combat unfair trade practices that have contributed to a "hollowing out" of supply chains.

June 7, 2021

Dalian iron ore price falls for third session as China steel prices slump

Other steelmaking ingredients also weakened, with Dalian coking coal down 1.3% while coke slipped 0.5%.

June 7, 2021

Global uranium output tipped for growth as spot prices tick up – report

Uranium production is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% between 2021 and 2025.

June 7, 2021

Iron ore price down as Chinese imports fall

Chinese imports fell nearly 9% in May with further weakness expected in coming months, putting pressure on prices for the steelmaking material.