October 26, 2020

China’s new infrastructure plan to boost metal demand – report

The plan will support the government's beneficiation ambition in the metals industry, Fitch says.

October 26, 2020

China’s new international copper contract comes at the right time – Russell

The futures contract will launch on the Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) on Nov. 19.

October 26, 2020

Mind the gap between sister metals zinc and lead

Zinc price touched a high of $2,596.50 per tonne last week, while lead has been moving in the opposite direction and is now the clear under-performer of the LME.

October 26, 2020

Emissions from China coal plants fertilize North Pacific Ocean – study

Smoke from coal power plants carries iron to the surface waters as westerly winds blow emissions from Asia to North America.

October 26, 2020

Nordgold-Shandong bidding war for Cardinal heats up

Nordgold says Cardinal is misleading its shareholders by suggesting that a higher offer from Shandong can be unlocked.

October 23, 2020

Why building an electric car is so expensive, for now

Batteries can make up a third of a vehicle’s cost.

October 23, 2020

Global copper production to increase in 2021 after two years of declines: ICSG

ICSG estimates a deficit of about 50,000 tonnes of copper this year and a surplus of about 70,000 tonnes in 2021.

October 22, 2020

China has copper flying like a FANG stock

The metal’s rebound from four-year lows in March mirrors the rally in that other gravity-defying asset class, the FANG-powered U.S. stock market.

October 21, 2020

Cobalt, nickel price rally lifts EV Metal Index to 2020 high

Cobalt prices are up 30% this year and nickel has rebounded from its pandemic lows, powering the MINING.COM EV Metal Index to $1.2 billion so far this year.

October 21, 2020

Global platinum demand to decline 7% in 2020 – report

Implementation of stricter emission standards should see demand recover over the coming years.