May 19, 2021

Copper price tanks after China said it will stabilise commodity market

China will step up adjustments on the trade and stockpiling of commodities and reinforce inspections on both the spot and futures markets, state broadcaster CCTV reported.

May 19, 2021

Home: Tin squeeze highlights critical minerals supply problems

Although designated a critical mineral by both the United States and China, tin has a habit of sliding between the gaps of the decarbonisation narrative.

May 18, 2021

EV Metal Index jumps 85% in a month despite nickel, cobalt price drop

MINING.COM’s tracker of the value of battery metals in newly sold electric cars sets new monthly record despite retreat in nickel, cobalt prices and declining per vehicle usage.

May 18, 2021

Zinc price hits highest level since June 2018

Price surged amid speculation that smelters in China’s Yunnan province are reducing output due to a power shortage.

May 18, 2021

South African platinum rebound to push market into surplus, says Johnson Matthey

A wall of platinum production from South Africa coming back online following covid-19 disruptions is expected to offset demand growth this year and push the market into surplus territory, new…

May 18, 2021

Copper price rises as Chile fuels long-term supply concerns

Chilean copper mining is facing its biggest regulatory threat since the industry took off more than three decades ago.

May 18, 2021

China puts Australia on notice with push to diversify iron ore

Iron ore is Australia’s biggest export earner, and relations with Canberra have taken a turn for the worse in recent weeks.

May 18, 2021

Iron ore price extends gains amid steel optimism

Mysteel expects single-digit growth for apparent steel consumption in China to persist past 2021.

May 18, 2021

CATL beats LG, Panasonic in battery capacity deployment in Q1 2021

The Chinese battery manufacturer beat its closest competitors due to strong performance in January.

May 17, 2021

Copper price rally resumes on Chile supply disruption concerns

A union representing workers at BHP’s Escondida and Spence mines has rejected the company’s contract offer, raising the risk of a strike.