April 7, 2021

Antofagasta sells copper concentrate at treatment charge of around $10

The very low rate sale - done via a tender last week - comes as disruption to mine supply globally puts pressure on TC/RCs.

April 6, 2021

Coal plant development in China offset global retreat

China commissioned 76% of the world’s new coal plants in 2020, up from 64% in 2019.

April 6, 2021

Iron ore price back above $170 as China steel hits record

Steel prices also jumped to record highs, boosted by concerns over supply curbs.

April 5, 2021

The US has a metals problem

Years of neglecting its critical metal supplies is catching up with the United States, as demand for the raw materials needed to build a new green economy that rejects fossil…

April 5, 2021

The next electric-car battery champion could be European

After years of ceding the EV battery business to foreign companies, Europe wants in.

April 5, 2021

Tesla’s market value set to gain $50 billion on record EV deliveries

Tesla delivered 184,800 vehicles globally during the first quarter of 2021, above estimates of 177,822 vehicles.

April 5, 2021

Global copper smelting slides in March on Chinese shortages

Global copper smelting slipped to the lowest levels in at least five years in March as top producer China failed to recover following the Lunar New Year holiday due to…

April 2, 2021

Rare earth metals production is no longer monopolized by China

Namely, Australia saw a 672% increase in rare earth production over the last decade, and more recently, Myanmar entered the mix.

April 1, 2021

Home: China’s aluminum imports underpin physical premium surge

Even the world’s largest producer - China - seems to be running short of aluminum.

March 31, 2021

China aluminum prices to remain elevated amid Inner Mongolia curbs – Chalco

Consultancy CRU previously estimated a total of 100,000 tonnes of annual aluminum production may be cut as a result of the Inner Mongolia restrictions.