May 24, 2021 Tight supply, accelerated EV story to keep lithium prices elevated — report Lithium prices have experienced a significant rally this year as post-covid demand for lithium chemicals recovered alongside the automotive industry.
May 24, 2021 China steel body sees prices stabilizing, helped by crackdown on speculation Prices in the world's top steel producing country surged in April and have fluctuated this month.
May 24, 2021 Huayou, EVE Energy to start $2bn nickel-cobalt smelter in Indonesia Several other Chinese-backed nickel plants are under construction in Indonesia.
May 20, 2021 Giant new iron ore mine may aid China’s push to cool prices Iron ore futures are trading below $200 a ton after China’s cabinet called for tougher oversight of commodity markets.
May 20, 2021 Copper price rebounds, commodity demand signals “firing on all cylinders” Recent weakening "still consistent with noise,” TD Securities analysts say.
May 20, 2021 Copper cupboard remains bare as discoveries dwindle — S&P study South America was the top location for copper discoveries in the past 10 years.
May 20, 2021 Covid-19 lops 8% off mining capex spend in 2020 — report Mining capital spending forecast of $176 billion is up 18% from 2020 and 2019 spends.
May 20, 2021 Iron ore price drops as China steps up efforts to curb soaring commodity prices On Wednesday, China's cabinet vowed to strengthen its management of commodity supply and demand to curb "unreasonable" price increases.
May 20, 2021 China’s largest jewellery retailer backs mined diamonds Partnership between diamond miners and Chow Tai Fook aims to boost demand for mined rocks in China, particularly among young consumers.
May 20, 2021 The great commodities boom of 2021 is facing its first big test Commodities rally is wavering on worries about faster inflation, Federal Reserve hints at easing stimulus and China’s warning over measures to cool price spikes.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
