CHARTS: Battery metals slump slashes average EV materials billThe sales weighted average value of the lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and graphite contained in the battery of the average EV sold globally is down 60%.Frik Els | August 27, 2024 | 8:10 am
BHP sees copper surplus in short term before ‘fly-up’ pricesThe world’s second-biggest copper supplier cut its forecast for Chinese…Bloomberg News | August 27, 2024 | 7:59 am
BHP eyes copper profits as China’s appetite for steel fadesThe miner's underlying attributable profit was $13.66 billion for the…Bloomberg News | August 27, 2024 | 6:19 am
Column: China’s zinc imports reflect shifting market dynamics China's imports of zinc concentrates fell sharply over the first four months of this year in response to a tightening raw materials market. Reuters | June 13, 2024 | 10:07 am
Global nickel prices have probably hit a floor, says Macquarie Macquarie sees a market recovery driven by strong demand from the steel sector. Reuters | June 13, 2024 | 7:20 am
Tsingshan plans another 50,000t nickel LME listing this year The company already listed nickel cathode from its Dingxing plant on the LME in the second quarter. Reuters | June 12, 2024 | 7:35 am
Gold rush to endure through 2024, though $3,000 mark may prove elusive Spot gold is trading around $2,300 per ounce after hitting a record $2,449.89 on May 20. Reuters | June 12, 2024 | 7:20 am
Forget copper and gold as steel-making raw material outperforms Prices of 44% grade manganese ore have almost doubled since the start of the year, beating gains of 15% in copper, 12% in gold and almost 30% in tin. Bloomberg News | June 12, 2024 | 5:17 am
Green Battery, Volt Carbon to jointly develop Quebec graphite project The two aim to produce the key commodity used in lithium-ion batteries and processing it without needing water, chemicals or reagents. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 12, 2024 | 3:45 am
Gold rush grips Asia despite near-record prices Retail investors have been pouring money into the safe-haven asset, with the metal finding increased acceptance among younger buyers. Reuters | June 11, 2024 | 4:52 pm
US court receives offers for Citgo’s parent, credit bid submitted The share auction was organized in Delaware to pay creditors including oil producer ConocoPhillips and miners Rusoro, Crystallex and Gold Reserve. Reuters | June 11, 2024 | 4:05 pm
Column: China’s strong iron ore imports contrast with weak steel output China imported 102 million tonnes in May, marking a third straight month of arrivals of more than 100 million tonnes. Reuters | June 11, 2024 | 1:22 pm