May 18, 2018

China’s NDRC to curb coal prices, boost output -Xinhua

China will take steps to bring down coal prices because the recent rally is not supported by market fundamentals.

May 18, 2018

It’s time to regulate the lithium cartel

There is an emerging oligopoly in one of the hottest elements on the periodic table, lithium.

May 17, 2018

China’s Chilean entry raises doubts about lithium price outlook

SQM shares plunge after Tanqi Lithium acquisition seems to indicate cooling fervour for lithium assets.

May 17, 2018

Global consumer demand for diamond jewellery hits new record high of US$82 billion

An increase in self-purchase of diamond jewellery helped drive demand, representing 33% of total US diamond jewellery pieces acquired in 2017.

May 17, 2018

China’s Tianqi Lithium buys minority stake in SQM for $4.1bn

The Asian firm has bought a 24% stake in Chile’s Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM), one of the world’s biggest lithium producers.

May 16, 2018

Coal at record in Europe is latest pressure on utility earnings

China’s thirst for energy is roiling markets in Europe, jolting the outlook for coal-hungry utilities as they struggle to cope with tighter pollution and environmental rules.

May 15, 2018

Lead price comes roaring back

"Lead from a raw materials side is probably the tightest commodity market out there."

May 15, 2018

Anglo American to spin off unit to encourage platinum demand

The World Platinum Investment Council sees oversupply in the platinum market of 180,000 ounces in 2018.

May 14, 2018

Chinese scrap ban won’t do much for copper price

Net supply impact for China only around 100kt in 2018 says new report.

May 14, 2018

As Trump haggles with China on trade, company fortunes at stake

Trump has proposed imposing duties on as much as $150 billion in goods over China’s alleged theft of intellectual property and unfair trade practices.