China will hit peak copper around 2030, industry group says

China’s demand growth in the five years up to 2030 will average 1.1%, down from 3.9% in the five years to 2025, Antaike analyst says.

Bloomberg News | October 25, 2024 | 7:43 am

UK critical mineral importers to get financial support in budget

Part of a broader effort to bolster British industries and reduce their reliance on China.

Bloomberg News | October 24, 2024 | 4:52 pm

CHARTS: Nickel, cobalt, lithium price slump cuts average EV battery metals bill by 60%

The raw materials bill for the average EV is now down to $537 compared to $1,342 in August 2023 and a monthly peak of more than $1,900 at the beginning of last year.

Frik Els | October 24, 2024 | 8:15 am

China’s gold ore and concentrate imports plummet on planned rule change

If implemented, a tax rule change could disrupt the annual shipment of billions of dollars of gold ore and concentrate to China.

Reuters | October 23, 2024 | 8:02 am

Zinc market tightens as mine supply disruptions rattle buyers

Cash zinc contracts are trading at a $24.09 premium to three-month futures.

Bloomberg News | October 23, 2024 | 7:58 am

First Quantum names Jiangxi’s Xia to board after standstill deal

One of the largest copper smelting companies in the world, Jiangxi has an 18.5% stake in First Quantum.

Bloomberg News | October 22, 2024 | 4:43 pm

Brazil seeks to woo partners in revived ambition to uncover uranium riches

Latin America’s biggest economy holds 5% of the world’s uranium resources but only produces a tiny amount.

Bloomberg News | October 22, 2024 | 11:10 am

Column: Electric vehicles prove a bumpy ride for battery metals

Explosive price rallies in 2021 and 2022 resulted in too much new production capacity being brought online too quickly.

Reuters | October 22, 2024 | 9:30 am

Column: China iron ore imports head for record even as steel output slips

China is likely to import as much as 120 million tonnes this month.

Reuters | October 22, 2024 | 7:25 am

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