Nickel is year’s biggest metals loser, copper manages small gainNickel is poised to post an annual drop of more than 40% on the London Metal Exchange, the biggest decline since 2008.Bloomberg News | December 29, 2023 | 8:37 am
China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong rise in NovemberChina's net gold imports via Hong Kong rose about 37%…Reuters | December 28, 2023 | 9:55 am
China metals giant faces protest in Indonesia after fatal blastA deadly blast at a furnace run by PT Indonesia…Bloomberg News | December 27, 2023 | 8:43 am
Column: China didn’t drive commodity markets in 2022. It may in 2023 The market narrative for China's appetite for commodities has moved on from what was a soft 2022 to expectations of a strong 2023. Reuters | January 16, 2023 | 7:27 am
Iron ore’s sharp gains catch Beijing’s eye as traders summoned Iron ore futures jumped almost 60% from the end of October through last Friday. Bloomberg News | January 16, 2023 | 7:09 am
Lithium’s next big risk is grand supply plans falling short With suppliers unable to keep pace, a blistering price rally sent the total spot value of lithium consumption rocketing to about $35 billion in 2022. Bloomberg News | January 16, 2023 | 7:02 am
Startup eyes Australia to build China-free battery production Recharge Industries is planning a A$300 million factory to build lithium-ion batteries free of materials from China. Bloomberg News | January 15, 2023 | 1:22 pm
Goldman raises aluminum forecasts on higher Chinese and European demand The metal will probably average $3,125 a ton this year in London, analysts said. Bloomberg News | January 15, 2023 | 10:37 am
Copper price down after rapid rally Copper prices paused their rally on Friday but were set to end the week with a 6.6% gain. MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 13, 2023 | 9:28 am
Dalian iron ore hits 17-month high on China demand optimism Global supply concerns are also boosting iron ore prices. Reuters | January 13, 2023 | 9:14 am
Copper exporters to benefit from China reopening, AllianceBernstein says Global markets have yet to price in fully the reopening of China and copper exporters are set to benefit from it. Bloomberg News | January 13, 2023 | 8:38 am
Fosun weighs sale of Belgian diamond-grading firm IGI The Chinese conglomerate is working with Deutsche Bank AG on the potential divestment of the International Gemological Institute. Bloomberg News | January 12, 2023 | 7:55 am