December 10, 2020 Iron ore price goes parabolic after cyclone warning World's largest iron ore export terminal is cleared of large vessels, exacerbating an already tight market.
December 10, 2020 Bigger things predicted for tiny tin market Lockdowns around the world have prompted households to stock up on long-lasting food and buy more home electronics, providing a boost for the metal.
December 9, 2020 ‘Green stimulus packages’ key driver for base metal demand, says analyst “The path to economic recovery will be long and slow,” says Intl FCStone metals analyst Natalie Scott-Gray.
December 9, 2020 Fortescue expects robust demand for steel next year Miner has kept this year's total production forecast at 175 million to 180 million tonnes.
December 9, 2020 Zinc hits 19-month high amid supply worries, demand recovery Zinc rallied to the highest since April 2019, lifted by concerns over falling Chinese production and as hopes for a US stimulus deal buoyed market sentiment.
December 8, 2020 Minerals and metals demand recovery in 2021 – report Fitch sees mining and metals capital expenditure improving in 2021, compared with 2020.
December 8, 2020 Diamond industry forecast for 2021 and beyond Global diamond production this year fell by more than 20% to about 113 million carats.
December 8, 2020 China’s imports of major commodities show early signs of moderating Demand growth is moderating and imports may tend to stay around current levels, rather than show some of the dramatic increases from earlier in 2020.
December 8, 2020 US targets illegal North Korean coal sales with new sanctions North Korea jump-started coal exports after shutting down almost all shipments during the first few months of the year while it sought to block the spread of the coronavirus.
December 8, 2020 Tianqi Lithium sells 49% of Australian unit to IGO in $1.4bn deal Move gives IGO access to the Greenbushes, the world’s biggest hard-rock lithium mine.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland rare earth supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the U.S. and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
