Heat in China’s Sichuan hits power as metals output fears grow

The world’s biggest energy user plans to add 270 gigawatts of thermal capacity in the five years through 2025.

Copper spreads are spiking in a signal that physical supplies remain tight despite global economic headwinds.

The world's top iron ore consumer brought in 96.21 million tonnes of the steelmaking raw material last month.

Year to date copper imports are up 8.1% but Shanghai inventories drop to 7-month low.

The tin price roller coaster ride isn't over yet, writes Andy Home.

China's rising coal consumption threatens to worsen a worldwide shortage as power producers in Europe and the United States also turn back to solid fuel in the face of soaring gas prices.

The Bahodopi project would produce ferronickel with 73,000 tonnes to 80,000 tonnes of nickel content per year.

Officials in China said the third quarter of this year is crucial for rolling out stimulus measures and promised fresh policy actions.

Strong dollar and worries over economic growth overshadowed production cuts in Europe.