December 3, 2019

Tipping point for electric cars still four years away – report

Price of lithium-ion batteries used in EVs has dropped 87% since 2010, but reaching price-parity with internal combustion engines has ways to go.

December 3, 2019

Copper primed for a pop if US-China trade war is resolved

Low inventories across the copper supply chain mean that any resolution to the trade war could trigger a snap rally in prices.

December 2, 2019

Zijin Mining buys Canada’s Continental Gold in $1 billion deal

The deal would give China’s No.1 gold producer access to the Buriticá gold project in Colombia, expected to begin production next year.

November 29, 2019

BMW, Great Wall to build new China plant for electric cars

The 650 million euro ($716 million) plant is due for completion in 2022.

November 29, 2019

Tin prices face pressure from rising output, says ITA

Benchmark tin prices have already been the worst performer on the London Metal Exchange this year, sliding 16%.

November 28, 2019

China launches three months of checks on coal mine safety

China, the world's largest coal miner and consumer, has reported six coal mine accidents since October.

November 27, 2019

Iron ore price: World steel production shrinking

US output declines as steelmakers cope with 40% annual decline in prices as anti-dumping effects fade.

November 25, 2019

Despite the talk of coal’s demise, it still powers the world

For all the talk of ditching fossil fuels to fight climate change, coal remains king in much of the world.

November 25, 2019

China’s rare earth boost threatens US, Australia growth plans

China said this month it’s raising its annual mining quota for rare earths to 132,000 tonnes, 10% above last year’s record high.

November 22, 2019

EU to witness fastest growth in indirect demand for battery metals — report

Direct demand for nickel, cobalt and lithium will remain strongest in China, Fitch says.