Goldman veteran Jeff Currie remains bullish on commodities this yearDemand for raw materials is at record levels, inventories are low, and spare production capacity is largely “exhausted,” the veteran analyst said.Bloomberg News | January 8, 2024 | 9:33 am
Nature emits mercury but not as much as humans do – studyRecent estimates show that mining and burning fossil fuels are…Staff Writer | January 8, 2024 | 5:05 am
Iron ore price at one-week low on faltering demand, steel marginsIron ore prices declined for a third consecutive session on…Reuters | January 8, 2024 | 1:57 am
China removes all remaining curbs on Australian coal imports Imports could reach 1 million tons in the first half of March alone. Bloomberg News | March 14, 2023 | 6:45 am
Scientists use crab shells to develop battery anodes Research could provide a route to upcycle other wastes and help develop more sustainable battery technologies. Staff Writer | March 14, 2023 | 6:06 am
Iron ore price rises on improving China steel margins The rapid rise in steel mills' profits and their output expansion have boosted demand, Sinosteel Futures said. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 13, 2023 | 5:57 am
China to increase control over global cobalt supply — report Over the next two years, China’s share of cobalt production is expected to reach half of global output. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 13, 2023 | 5:09 am
China could control a third of the world’s lithium by 2025 UBS expects Chinese-controlled mines, including projects in Africa, to raise output to 705,000 tons by 2025. Bloomberg News | March 12, 2023 | 6:07 pm
US Senator blasts Ford’s battery deal with China’s CATL Joe Manchin said he is "totally opposed" to allowing CATL to access US tax dollars that finance electric vehicle purchases. Reuters | March 10, 2023 | 12:33 pm
CATL smashes profit estimate as EV sales soar CATL commanded a 37% share of the global market for EV batteries in 2022. Bloomberg News | March 10, 2023 | 8:00 am
China lithium probe puts spotlight on reserves and ESG risks Beijing’s ability to manage the mismatch between its scarce natural resources and vast industrial output is now playing out in the market for lithium. Bloomberg News | March 10, 2023 | 7:52 am
China tells iron ore traders to stop hoarding after rally Beijing authorities are urging trading companies that store iron ore in big volumes at ports to sell some of their material. Bloomberg News | March 10, 2023 | 7:42 am