August 17, 2023

China’s low copper inventory data belie sufficient supply

Chinese copper stocks readily available in the spot market totalled 82,600 tonnes on Aug. 14, up 17.5% year-on-year.

August 17, 2023

China’s jewelry purchases could be a weak spot for gold demand

Jewelry sales in China in July contracted 10% year-on-year.

August 16, 2023

Graphic: Demand headwinds mean no respite in pressure on aluminum prices

Benchmark aluminum on the LME fell to a five-week low on Wednesday.

August 16, 2023

CATL’s new fast power pack to tackle range anxiety

New cell can charge to a range of 400 kilometers in just 10 minutes.

August 15, 2023

Evolution Energy signs graphite supply deal with China-based BTR

The company will supply about 90% of the product from the project to BTR under the three-year agreement.

August 15, 2023

China’s Canmax resolves lithium offtake dispute with Premier African Minerals

Canmax had moved to terminate the deal in June after Premier failed to start delivering the lithium concentrate as promised.

August 15, 2023

Column: China’s iron ore imports may hold up despite gloomy economy

The Chinese central bank cut policy rates on Tuesday, the second reduction in three months.

August 15, 2023

Iron ore price climbs as China’s PBOC cuts rates to support recovery

The metal rose after the People’s Bank of China cut the rate on one-year loans by 15 basis points — the most since 2020.

August 14, 2023

China’s gold prices rising higher than rest of world due to import curbs

The swing to a premium is being driven by tighter supply in China, the World Gold Council said in a report last week.

August 14, 2023

Syrah pins hopes of mine restart on end of China supply glut

Syrah offers one of the few non-Chinese options for those seeking graphite material through its mine in Mozambique.