May 7, 2021

Weaning US off Chinese rare earths involves supply chain perks

The only US producer of rare earths says the Biden administration needs to focus on giving incentives to producers of the building blocks that will drive electrification.

May 7, 2021

China iron ore imports dip in April on shipping disruptions

Imports fell 3.5% compared to March, as shipments from major suppliers were disrupted by inclement weather.

May 7, 2021

Copper price hits record high as Chile gives bulls another reason to cheer

Chile’s lower house approved a measure that would introduce progressive taxes on copper sales, potentially creating a total burden of more than 80%.

May 7, 2021

Home: Lead and zinc miss out on the supercycle party

Lead and zinc have been lifted by the broader metallic rally but seem reluctant participants.

May 7, 2021

Magnet rare earth oxides market to increase fivefold by 2030 — report

Adamas Intelligence forecasts that the market for magnet rare earth oxides will increase to $15.65 billion from the current $2.98 billion.

May 6, 2021

As China row deepens, 1 million tonnes of Australian copper concentrate needs new buyers

Australian copper concentrate exports to China have been at zero since November amid record prices and historically low refining charges.

May 6, 2021

Iron ore price tops $200 amid further deterioration of China-Australia relations

"This is a co-dependent relationship whereby either party cannot survive without the other," says analyst Atilla Widnell.

May 6, 2021

China suspends economic dialogue with Australia as relations curdle

Bilateral ties were strained in 2018 when Australia became the first country to publicly ban Chinese tech giant Huawei from its 5G network.

May 6, 2021

Russell: Some commodity producers lagging the rallies in red-hot metals

The share prices of major producers have not quite matched the stellar gains of the commodities they produce.

May 6, 2021

Ganfeng Lithium grabs Bacanora in $246.5m deal

Ganfeng, which in February rose its stake in Bacanora to 28.88% from 17.41%, will acquire the remaining shares at 67.5 pence each.