December 31, 2024

Iron ore price falls over 15% in 2024 on faltering China demand, high portside stocks

A raft of stimulus measures unveiled by Beijing since late September to spur its sputtering economy helped the ferrous market recoup some losses.

December 31, 2024

Gold heads for biggest gain since 2010 in mixed year for metals

Gold is heading for one of its biggest annual gains this century.

December 30, 2024

China’s November net gold imports via Hong Kong hit seven-month high

The world's top gold consumer imported a net 33.074 metric tons in November.

December 30, 2024

Top five contrarian commodity scenarios for 2025

The upcoming year has the potential to be one of the most volatile in recent memory, particularly in commodities, writes Clyde Russell.

December 30, 2024

Iron ore price rebounds on improving steel margins, falling portside stocks

Stimulus hopes in top consumer China also supported market gains.

December 29, 2024

China to cut import tariffs on some recycled copper and aluminum raw materials

The Ministry of Finance announced adjustments to various import tariff categories, effective Jan. 1.

December 29, 2024

Supply-demand imbalance looms for critical battery raw materials by 2030: McKinsey

By 2030, McKinsey estimates that worldwide demand for passenger cars in the BEV segment will grow sixfold from 2021 through 2030.

December 27, 2024

China smelter group agrees to lower Q1 copper charges

The charges tend to fall when ore supply declines and rise when more concentrate is available.

December 27, 2024

Iron ore price hits five-week low as traders fret about Chinese demand

Iron ore has slumped 29% this year, hurt by the prolonged slowdown of China’s economy.

December 26, 2024

CHARTS: EV battery metals bill sets new low as lithium, nickel, cobalt price slump continues

The raw materials bill for the average EV is now down to $510 compared to a peak of more than $1,900 at the beginning of last year.