April 11, 2019 Nickel shortage in view unless China-led projects in Indonesia succeed — analysts The outlook comes after China's Tsingshan Group surprised the market last year with a low-cost estimate and short time frame to launch a $700 million plant on the Indonesian island…
April 11, 2019 Worried about nickel supply, China battery maker BYD welcomes JV discussions Electric car and battery maker BYD counts Warren Buffet among its investors and is also German automaker Daimler AG's partner in China.
April 10, 2019 From turbines to thermostats: copper miners eye high-tech demand Attempts to replace copper in a lithium-ion battery's anode with aluminum have failed so far, which bodes well for major copper miners.
April 10, 2019 China’s Greatpower to start producing nickel sulphate by end-2019 – chairman The Chinese supplier of chemicals for lithium-ion batteries is also on the lookout for mine investment opportunities to guarantee supply.
April 8, 2019 As Goldman backs off, Citi says chase iron ore rally to $100 Iron ore’s poised to hit $100 a ton, according to Citigroup, which highlighted “very, very low” seaborne cargoes just as data from China may show a pick-up in demand.
April 8, 2019 China’s Tewoo is said to sell copper at below-market rates One of China’s top commodity traders is reportedly offloading refined copper at below-market rates and using the metal as collateral in financing agreements with banks.
April 7, 2019 China continues gold-buying spree as PBOC adds for fourth month The world’s second-largest economy expanded its gold reserves for the fourth straight month, adding to optimism that central banks globally will continue to build holdings.
April 5, 2019 China gold demand firms, price dip adds to festive sparkle in India In China, premiums of about $13-$15 were being charged over the benchmark, marginally higher than last week's $12-$14 range.
April 4, 2019 Profitable coal trade beckons buyers brave enough to test China It’s high quality and the price is a bargain, but the risk may be too great for Chinese buyers looking for a quick profit.
April 4, 2019 How countries are getting tougher with mining companies A mix of political populism, higher commodity prices and the expectation electrification will spur demand for raw materials has led governments to change the rules for miners operating in their…
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
