May 10, 2021 China copper smelters to cut concentrate purchases in green push The 15 largest smelters have agreed to trim purchases by 1.26 million tonnes.
May 9, 2021 Commodities that will rule the green, digital transition A report by Fitch Solutions states that most battery metals together with metal scrap will see a boost over the next decade.
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.
Copper at heart of probable Rio bid for Glencore: RBC A premium of 15% to 30% to Glencore’s early January share price could get the deal done, RBC analyst said. January 18, 2026 | 06:47 am
