July 15, 2019

China’s commodity demand holds up, with copper the exception

One of the prevailing China narratives in commodity markets is that the trade dispute with the United States is weakening demand in the world’s biggest importer of natural resources.

July 12, 2019

China June rare earth exports rise, snapping 2 months of declines

Exports of the group of 17 chemical elements used in everything from high-tech consumer electronics to military equipment came in at 3,966 tonnes last month.

July 12, 2019

China’s June coal imports fall as local miners boost output

Coal stockpiles at China's six largest coastal coal-fired power plants reached 18.32 million tonnes on Wednesday, equivalent to nearly 31 days of daily consumption.

July 12, 2019

China copper imports in June fall 27% from a year earlier

A slowdown in the world's second-biggest economy continues to weigh on demand for the metal.

July 11, 2019

China steel, iron ore edge lower in wobbly trade amid tepid demand

China's economic growth is expected to slow to a near 30-year low of 6.2% this year, a Reuters poll showed.

July 11, 2019

World Gold Council expects metal demand, prices to stay strong

Price momentum and structural economic reforms in India and China will also be key demand drivers.

July 10, 2019

Surge in battery nickel use is more bad news for cobalt price

Cobalt light electric vehicle battery deployment around the globe doubled in May.

July 9, 2019

Gold-backed ETF holdings grow at fastest pace in seven years

Global holdings in gold-backed ETFs and similar products grew by 127 tonnes (equivalent to $5.5 billion in inflows) in June.

July 9, 2019

CHART: Make money in resources? Invest privately

Private capital invested in natural resources a decade ago returned 41% – S&P Natural Resources Index hardly broke even.

July 9, 2019

Mining stocks could rebound with help from Trump and China

The backdrop for miners is ready to brighten in the second half of this year.