Iron ore price recovers but posts weekly loss as Beijing stimulus uncertainty weighs

The report highlights that critical energy transition metals could face supply deficits this decade — some as early as this year.

China's significant stimulus measures have kicked the prices of key metals higher.

After a three-decade exploration and acquisition blitz, Zijin Mining Group is digging up gold, copper and lithium across multiple continents.

Copper content in EVs has steadily decreased over the past decade, even as overall copper demand rises due to the increasing adoption of EVs.

Mining companies are seeking a wider range of capital sources, while companies are also considering partnerships or JVs to help reduce risks and financing requirements.

Country published a list of dozens of Chinese steel and aluminum products on which it will place a 25% tariff, starting in three weeks. 

Analysts hope that another crucial category of demand, physically backed gold exchange-traded funds, will see more activity in coming months.

Africa's top producer of lithium has attracted over $1 billion investment from Sinomine and its Chinese peers.

Currently, the price of copper is 3.8 times that of aluminum.