December 13, 2024

Chinese coal prices slump to year’s low as stimulus disappoints

China’s coal market has been in steady decline since late September and has shed 14% from its high near the start of the year.

December 13, 2024

Column: Bleak times for copper smelters as conversion fees slump

The benchmark smelter treatment charges for next year have been set by Chilean copper miner Antofagasta and China's Jiangxi Copper.

December 13, 2024

Gallium price rises to highest since 2011 following China export curbs

Gallium prices assessed by Fastmarkets rose to $595 per kilogram on Friday, a 17% increase over the previous level on Dec. 11.

December 13, 2024

China leads world in energy transition, Wood Mackenzie says

The world’s second-largest economy leads the energy transition and is on track to source half of its power from low-carbon energy.

December 13, 2024

Iron ore posts weekly gain as investors assess fresh Beijing stimulus

Beijing pledged on Thursday to increase its budget deficit, issue more debt and loosen monetary policy.

December 12, 2024

China tightens rules to curb methane emissions from coal mines

More than 150 countries have already pledged to cut methane by 30% by 2030.

December 12, 2024

Gold will shine in bearish year ahead for commodities, ING says

Gold is set to continue this year’s streak of hitting consecutive records on geopolitical concerns, ING said.

December 12, 2024

Global scramble for critical minerals fuelling protectionism

Protectionism is rising across 72 nations as governments vie for critical minerals, Verisk Maplecroft research shows.

December 11, 2024

Satellite data analysis shows copper smelting activity surged in November

Global copper smelting last month reached its highest level since February.

December 10, 2024

Lithium supply surplus set to stay with battery makers’ help

Global lithium surpluses expected to persist through 2027.