What are gallium and germanium? Niche metals hit by China curbs

China is one of the world’s major vehicle-battery production centers but seems to have lagged behind other countries in terms of handling emissions in the manufacturing process.

Copper has rebounded by 17% since touching 20-month lows on July 15.

BHP Group is among suppliers that are diverting shipments away from Maike for now.

China's output of the main battery cathode materials nearly doubled in 2021.

China's move to support its economy, including funding support for infrastructure projects, also boosted sentiment.

Around 1 million tonnes of aluminum capacity has been taken offline in Europe.

China’s property market crisis is testing whether central bank Governor Yi Gang can stick to his stimulus-lite strategy.

Copper is China's only growing commodity import in 2022 as the country’s inventories drop 60% in a year and worldwide stocks decline to just 3.5 days consumption. 

CATL’s Shenzhen-listed shares have gained about 50% since a low in May as the company ramps up global capacity.