Chinese manufacturing profits squeezed by commodity prices

Chinese miners and raw material providers benefiting from higher commodity prices at the expense of manufacturers.

Bloomberg News | December 27, 2021 | 9:13 am

Top lithium stories of 2021 and what to expect in 2022

Limited supply not only helped prices, but pushed companies to try meet demand, which made lithium take centre stage in our coverage.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 27, 2021 | 3:00 am

World economy now set to surpass $100 trillion in 2022

China will overtake the U.S. in 2030, two years later than forecast a year ago.

Bloomberg News | December 26, 2021 | 9:41 am

Copper supply in 2022 – eyes on Chile, Peru, DRC

Bank of America expects demand to hold firm next year and only sees a surplus in 2023.

MINING.com Editor | December 24, 2021 | 12:13 pm

China names Chinalco director as head of new rare earths firm

Ao Hong, a director at state-run metals group Chinalco, has been appointed chairman of a new rare earths company combining three major producers of the minerals.

Reuters | December 24, 2021 | 10:36 am

Iron ore price retreats on covid-19 concerns

The price fell on Wednesday as concerns over covid-19 curbs and the approaching off-season for construction activity in China soured sentiment.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 22, 2021 | 10:12 am

Minmetals confirms China rare earths merger, creating new giant

Move will see three of China's "Big Six" rare earths producers combined, which will boost Beijing influence over pricing.

Reuters | December 22, 2021 | 4:23 am

Iron ore’s heady days are fading as China’s growth engine cools

The volatility is set to persist into 2022 as a rebound in steel production this month falters early next year.

Bloomberg News | December 21, 2021 | 1:57 pm

Copper price rises as investors recover some risk appetite

Investors weighing up the impact of the omicron coronavirus variant on economic growth turned a little more bullish after two days of selling.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 21, 2021 | 9:01 am

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