November 7, 2023

Albemarle risks losing lithium market to China on weak prices

The US lithium giant controls about 13% of the global market this year, while Chinese producers have grown their share to 63%.

November 6, 2023

Rainfall plays key role in capping Chinese aluminum capacity

Another month, another new record for China's primary aluminum production sector.

November 6, 2023

Battery metals lose luster as surge in supply outpaces demand

The lower metal prices are providing some cost relief to automakers and could lead to cheaper EVs.

November 3, 2023

Elevated local gold prices dent retail demand in India

In India, this week, dealers offered a discount of up to $9 an ounce over official domestic prices.

November 3, 2023

Iron ore price logs second weekly gain on China stimulus, sound fundamentals

Chinese policymakers said that Beijing would strengthen efforts to reduce local debt risks and help with financing demands for property enterprises.

November 3, 2023

China promotes development of strategic rare earths sector

China accounted for 70% of global mine production of rare earths in 2022.

November 2, 2023

Australia’s Tietto Minerals urges rejection of Chinese firm’s takeover offer

Tietto said the offer was been "opportunistically timed" by Zhaojin.

November 2, 2023

China’s grip on Africa’s minerals sparks a US response

As part of its stated ambition to challenge China’s dominance, the Biden administration saw an opportunity to revitalize a century-old rail line linking key African mines to an Atlantic Ocean…

November 2, 2023

Bears bet big that nickel can close the product gap

Fund players have lifted their bets on lower prices to levels last seen in 2019.

November 1, 2023

Iron ore price rallies on positive signals from China

Iron ore is still most exposed to further policy support versus other commodities, analysts said.