March 26, 2025

Tianqi Lithium returns to loss on prolonged battery metal rout

The Chinese lithium giant posted a net loss of 7.9 billion yuan ($1.1 billion) in 2024 citing weaker prices.

March 25, 2025

Glencore to cut coal output in attempt to halt price slump

Coal prices have slumped to the lowest levels since mid-2021.

March 25, 2025

Copper price hits record high as Trump tariff risks fuel rally

Copper hit as high as $5.2255/lb. on the Comex in New York on Tuesday.

March 25, 2025

Korea to boost mineral recycling to counter US-China trade risks

Korea is targeting the recovery of 10 minerals from goods such as discarded batteries and printed circuit boards to assist sectors like semiconductors and electric vehicles.

March 25, 2025

Boom in uranium stocks fizzles as Ukraine ceasefire talks build

The price of uranium is now down more than a third from early 2024.

March 25, 2025

China copper prices flip into slight backwardation

China's customs data showed a 119% annual increase in refined copper exports in 2025.

March 24, 2025

CHART: Top 20 automakers by battery metal spending

BYD’s battery metals bill was $1 billion below Tesla despite selling 2 million more EVs while GM’s per EV costs are the highest in the industry.

March 24, 2025

CATL’s lithium partner sees swings in near-term prices

Prices of the material could swing between 65,000 and 85,000 yuan a ton, says Jiangsu Lopal Tech.

March 24, 2025

Copper price inching towards another all-time high

The most-traded copper contracts in New York were two cents away from the all-time high of $5.20/lb. set nearly a year ago.

March 24, 2025

Copper supply in Asia tightens as tariff risks spur anxiety

In China, the Yangshan premium — a gauge on the additional cost for shipping in refined copper — has nearly doubled this month.