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…

April 2, 2019

Iron ore prices shift structurally higher on Vale woes

Iron ore prices in China reached a record high on Tuesday as market participants wrestled two dilemmas, namely the weather-related disruptions from Australia and the safety outages in Brazil.

April 1, 2019

Commodities’ best quarter since 2016 is tough act to follow

Commodities had their best quarter in almost three years, but demand outlook is running into troubling signs in the U.S. and China, the two biggest consumers.

March 31, 2019

Government officials call for output control at Chinese steel mills

Profits are being squeezed by rising raw material prices, largely caused by production disruptions at Vale SA after the Brumardinho disaster.