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.
May 14, 2018 Supercycle may be setting up for higher commodity demand Conditions may be in place for increased demand and increased prices for a number of commodities including natural gas, copper, aluminum, and gold.
May 14, 2018 Chemists find new way to create lithium metal electrodes for batteries The experts developed a new process for creating lithium metal that may boost the energy and capacity of rechargeable batteries.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
