November 18, 2020 Hidden zinc stocks in Spain fuel shortages, price rally Stocks not held in exchange warehouses have climbed in several countries, but the stand out is Spain where a major smelting operation is located.
November 18, 2020 BHP urges Australia to maintain trade with China amid tensions BHP CEO Mike Henry executive said that tension in international relations is antithetical to the prosperity of Australia, and the world.
November 18, 2020 Cardinal beckons third party bidder amid takeover stalemate A new bidder could effectively free up Shandong and Nordgold of their respective “best and final” statements and enable both to increase their offers.
November 18, 2020 State purchases drive up cobalt metal prices in China Traders say China has already stockpiled between 5,000 and 7,000 tonnes of cobalt metal.
November 17, 2020 China’s new copper futures add another card to global yuan deck China will roll out a new copper futures contract this week that will be open to foreign traders, in a push to boost yuan adoption.
November 17, 2020 China stainless to bear brunt of South Africa’s chrome ore export tax A tax will not undermine South Africa's dominant position in the chrome industry.
November 17, 2020 China launches yearlong campaign of coal mining safety checks The world's largest coal miner and coal consumer reported more than 100 coal mining accidents in 2020.
November 16, 2020 Copper price surges on Peru worries, China futures launch Copper price at fresh multi year high on worries over Peru concentrate supply, optimism about new Chinese futures contract open to international investors.
November 16, 2020 China wants a made-in-China copper price China now accounts for more than half the world’s copper consumption.
November 16, 2020 Lithium giant’s troubles laid bare as massive loan payment nears Tianqi is on the brink of bankruptcy if it fails to repay or refinance the debt, an analyst says.
Lithium swings from glut to scarcity on Asia demand, Traxys says Lithium is emerging from a period of oversupply after record-high prices spurred supply growth at a time of disappointing demand. January 16, 2026 | 01:05 pm