March 26, 2021

Home: Humble aluminum can shows a circular economy won’t be easy

It is ironic that aluminum, a metal so central to the green revolution, risks not being able to grow sufficiently because of the pressure to decarbonise.

March 26, 2021

Nornickel to spin off copper-gold mine near China

Nornickel owns a 50%-stake in the Bystrinsky mine.

March 26, 2021

China copper smelters decide to not set treatment charge floor in Q2

China’s biggest copper smelters have decided to not set a floor price for second-quarter treatment and refining charges (TC/RCs) for the second straight year.

March 26, 2021

China rare earths extend surge on worries over Myanmar supply, inspection threat

Looming inspections and concerns over Myanmar supplies are adding fresh momentum to a rally in prices of the rare earth minerals.

March 25, 2021

Copper price crashes through $4 as bull case fades

Escalating tensions between China and the West, as well as potential US tax hikes hit sentiment and led to investors buying into safe-haven dollar.

March 25, 2021

China to curb lead battery use in low-speed EVs from Sept

Low-speed EVs have not previously been regarded as vehicles that qualify for proper licence plates in China, the world's largest automobile market, but regulators are drafting rules to recategorise them.

March 25, 2021

Tungsten producers may have to look at new markets – report

An analysis by Roskill states that tungsten prices and consumption in the automotive sector may never recover to 2017 levels.

March 24, 2021

China’s epic sandstorm lifts the price of coal that caused it

Thermal coal prices could go higher still as China’s worst sandstorm in a decade tightens supply.

March 24, 2021

Global zinc market surplus shrank in January – ILZSG

The global zinc market was oversupplied by 11,700 tonnes in January after a revised surplus of 23,500 tonnes in December.

March 23, 2021

Aluminum price sinks on China’s move to sell state reserves

China is considering selling about 500,000 metric tonnes of aluminum in a move that would help cool the market and meet the country’s emissions objectives.