January 20, 2023

ERG sees copper rising on high demand, supply worries

The world's green energy transition will drive a new commodity supercycle, especially as inventories are at historical lows, Benedikt Sobotka said.

January 20, 2023

Global aluminum output rises 6.1% y/y in December

Estimated Chinese production was 3.47 million tonnes in December.

January 20, 2023

Court told Anglo turned blind eye to Zambian lead poisoning

A hearing to determine whether a lawsuit can be classified as a class action for as many as 140,000 people began Friday.

January 20, 2023

American Lithium’s 51% stock bounce has CEO upbeat on year

American Lithium’s stock is experiencing a dramatic revival following its new US listing.

January 20, 2023

Fortescue sees renewables overtaking iron ore business

"I think we will see renewable energy play a very big part of our overall earnings in the future," said the company's global green ambassador.

January 20, 2023

Bakrie Group seeks nickel mine, partners up for $9 billion EV project

The Indonesian conglomerate is looking to acquire a nickel mine in the resource-rich island of Sulawesi.

January 20, 2023

China’s copper costs driven up by Maike’s woes, output glitches

The premium that buyers pay above futures prices for domestic copper have surged since the second half of last year.

January 20, 2023

Bolivia taps Chinese battery giant CATL to help develop lithium riches

Bolivia's iconic salt flats are home to the world's largest lithium resources at 21 million tonnes.

January 19, 2023

Lithium futures gather momentum amid EV battery metals boom

Open interest in the lithium contract hit a record high of 473 contracts on Wednesday, and extends out to February 2024, according to CME data.

January 19, 2023

Record open interest in CME Group’s copper options

Copper Options average daily volume was at 12,513 contracts month-to-date, up 410% versus a year ago.