Column: Iron ore prices jabbed higher by prongs of China demand, supply woes

The supply shortage and expectations of increasing Chinese demand are likely to provide a solid base for further gains, writes Clyde Russell.

Reuters | February 22, 2023 | 8:08 am

Column: Another Yunnan power blow to China’s aluminum output

The province's hydroelectric grid has struggled with prolonged drought and low reservoir levels.

Reuters | February 22, 2023 | 7:51 am

Goldman’s Currie says China recovery ‘A-OK’, commodities to jump

Goldman Sachs expects returns from commodities over 12 months of 31% based on the S&P GSCI.

Bloomberg News | February 22, 2023 | 7:44 am

Xi prods rescuers as China mine accident leaves dozens missing

Collapsed in coal mine in northern China caused two deaths and left more than 50 people missing.

Bloomberg News | February 22, 2023 | 7:13 am

Only rare earths miner in US to bypass China in supply deal with Sumitomo

MP Materials, owner of the Mountain Pass mine in California, will sell output from its separation unit directly to Sumitomo Corp. for distribution in Japan.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2023 | 5:53 am

Iron ore price surges to 8-month high on renewed optimism around China’s reopening

BHP flagged a brightening demand outlook in the top steel producer country.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 21, 2023 | 9:08 am

Copper price rises despite weak Chinese demand

Demand recovery is expected in mid or late-March, according to some market participants.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 21, 2023 | 8:40 am

China supply concerns boost aluminum prices

China's Yunnan province has asked aluminum producers to reduce power consumption by 40-42% from September levels.

Reuters | February 21, 2023 | 8:08 am

Nickel market oversupplied by 112,200 tonnes in 2022, INSG says

The global nickel market recorded a deficit of 166,600 tonnes in 2021.

Reuters | February 21, 2023 | 7:58 am

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