April 16, 2021 China’s Q1 coal output rises 16% on strong demand for winter heating China churned out 970.56 million tonnes of coal between January and March, up from 829.91 million tonnes in the same period in 2020.
April 15, 2021 Ranked: Top 25 nations producing battery metals for the EV supply chain Although China will likely maintain its dominance for the foreseeable future, other countries are ramping up their mining and refining capacities.
April 15, 2021 Western Europe claims 43% of global investments in battery manufacturing projects — report Over $21 billion in global investments in 2020 shows the urgency in expanding the global EV battery supply chain, Fitch says.
April 15, 2021 Iron ore price jumps on big spread between spot cargoes and futures Goldman Sachs expects the market to enter a surplus in the second half of the year on higher Brazilian exports.
April 15, 2021 China’s record coal prices turn dangerous with mining deaths Soaring coal prices in China are making mining companies prioritize output ahead of safety, a government agency said amid a spate of deadly accidents.
April 15, 2021 Home: Re-thinking zinc as 2021 benchmark smelter terms tumble A sharp drop in this year's benchmark smelter treatment charges amounts to a collective re-assessment of the zinc market's underlying dynamics.
April 14, 2021 Copper price scales $9,000 after Goldman calls it the new oil Goldman Sachs sees prices averaging $11,000 per tonne over the next 12 months.
April 14, 2021 Aluminum price near 10-year high on China’s export momentum Aluminum demand is rising just as China’s push to cut carbon emissions spurs expectations that aluminum-supply expansions will be curbed.
April 14, 2021 Skyrocketing metal prices threaten to hinder EV affordability Lithium, the mainstay for rechargeable power packs used in EVs, is roaring back after a three-year slump in prices.
April 14, 2021 Macquarie joins peers on bullish lithium price outlook The bank, until now cautious in its predictions for the battery metal, has followed lithium enthusiasts with an optimistic set of forecasts.
China to rein in copper, alumina capacity expansion under next five-year plan The country's economic planner will tighten oversight of copper and alumina projects from 2026 to 2030 to curb irrational investment. December 26, 2025 | 04:10 am
