May 17, 2021

Ganfeng Lithium mulls opening battery plant in Argentina

The Chinese lithium giant has inked an initial deal to explore setting up a plant in Argentina's northwestern Jujuy province.

May 16, 2021

Tesla may be partnering with EVE, strengthening move toward LFP chemistries

According to Reuters, Tesla may be in advanced conversations to incorporate EVE’s LFP batteries into the supply chain of its Shanghai factory by 2021’s third quarter.

May 14, 2021

Analysts voice scepticism on mining supercycle narrative

Surging commodity prices are leading some to believe that the market is entering a new commodity supercycle.

May 14, 2021

Iron ore price sinks as China vows to punish market manipulation

Officials in Tangshan warned its steel mills to maintain market order and safeguard companies' normal operations.

May 13, 2021

China EV makers’ targeting Western markets has ‘tremendous implications” for metal mix

New report says as Chinese automakers move into developed markets they bring with them cheaper nickel and cobalt-free batteries.

May 13, 2021

Russell: China will have to do more if it wants to cool iron ore price surge

If China wants to temper the red-hot iron ore and steel sectors it's likely going to have to do more than just talk and tinker around the margins.

May 13, 2021

China iron ore price plunges nearly 10% after a record-setting rally

The iron ore price surged to a record $237.57 per tonne in New York on Wednesday as strong Chinese demand continued to outpace supply, but analysts were not convinced the…

May 12, 2021

Analysts not convinced the iron ore price run has legs

“High iron ore prices in early 2021 are unsustainable, but market fundamentals remain strong," says Moody’s senior VP Barbara Mattos.

May 12, 2021

China may target Australian LNG despite costly coal ban: Russell

Bloomberg reported earlier this week that smaller LNG buyers in China have been told to avoid taking Australian cargoes.

May 12, 2021

China April copper, zinc production up m/m; lead output down

China's main copper smelters increased production in April by 0.85% from the previous month.