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.