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Column: Aluminum’s fortunes tied to Yunnan weather forecast

The province accounts for around 12% of China's aluminum capacity and is experiencing its worst drought in decades.

Reuters | April 21, 2023 | 8:10 am

Iron ore price at 4-month low on subdued demand, rising inventories

Benchmark 62% Fe fines imported into Northern China fell 5.73%,…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 21, 2023 | 7:51 am

BHP upbeat on China demand; quarterly iron ore output ticks lower

The miner reiterated its annual forecast of 278 to 290…

Reuters | April 20, 2023 | 5:00 pm

Visualizing global EV production in 2022, by brand

This graphic explores the latest EV production data for 2022,…

Visual Capitalist - Elements | April 20, 2023 | 11:27 am

CATL first quarter revenue surges as battery giant cements lead

Company reported an 83% jump in revenue that well outdid…

Bloomberg News | April 20, 2023 | 8:03 am

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A year of walking on the wild side for industrial metals

Turbulence is in the very nature of commodities markets, but this has been a year like no other, writes Andy Home.

Reuters | December 21, 2021 | 8:21 am

Commodities to veer between China hopes, pandemic fears

If 2021 was a year of volatility and uneven performances for commodities, then 2022 is shaping up as a rinse and repeat as uncertainty over the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic remains, writes Clyde Russell.

Reuters | December 20, 2021 | 10:13 pm

Iron ore price highest in two months on China demand hopes

"Analysts expect a rebound in steel output as Beijing's yearly targets have been met, prompting mills to resume production," broker SP Angel said in a note.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 20, 2021 | 9:03 am

Electric car crystal ball gazing in China as the new year dawns

Next year is shaping up to be a banner one, particularly in China’s electric-vehicle segment.

Bloomberg News | December 20, 2021 | 8:20 am

China to release rare earth mining rights in an ‘orderly’ way – Ministry of Industry

Official from the ministry said country should strengthen exploration of the Bayan Obo mine in the Inner Mongolia region, as well as medium and heavy rare earths resources.

Reuters | December 20, 2021 | 7:51 am

Most commodities prices to average lower in 2022 — report

Out of the 27 key commodities, Fitch sees 19 of them averaging lower on a year-on-year basis.

MINING.com Editor | December 17, 2021 | 1:42 pm

Iron ore price jumps to seven-week high on China steel demand hopes

The optimism around the metal continued to be tempered by China's rising stockpiles of imported iron ore hitting the highest level since July 2018.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 17, 2021 | 10:34 am

China’s Huayou agrees lithium production, battery recycling tie-up

Huayou, the world's biggest cobalt refiner in 2020, has been looking at investing more in lithium projects in China.

Reuters | December 17, 2021 | 9:43 am

Global coal use to hit record high despite climate fight

The IEA says total coal demand — including its use in steelmaking and other industrial activities — will grow by 6% in 2021 to 8.11bn tonnes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 17, 2021 | 3:55 am

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