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Column: Exuberant iron ore, subdued copper show different sides of China stimulus

China's significant stimulus measures have kicked the prices of key metals higher.

Reuters | October 3, 2024 | 8:25 am

China’s fast-growing copper champion is reshaping global metal supply

After a three-decade exploration and acquisition blitz, Zijin Mining Group is digging up gold, copper and lithium across multiple continents.

Bloomberg News | October 2, 2024 | 4:58 pm

Visualizing the decline of copper usage in EVs

Copper content in EVs has steadily decreased over the past decade, even as overall copper demand rises due to the increasing adoption of EVs.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | October 2, 2024 | 12:26 pm

Lack of capital rises to top risk in EY mining survey

Mining companies are seeking a wider range of capital sources, while companies are also considering partnerships or JVs to help reduce risks and financing requirements.

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | October 2, 2024 | 7:26 am

Canada to hit Chinese steel and aluminum with tariffs on Oct. 22

Country published a list of dozens of Chinese steel and aluminum products on which it will place a 25% tariff, starting in three weeks.

Bloomberg News | October 1, 2024 | 2:27 pm

Gold price rally cripples physical demand in key markets

Analysts hope that another crucial category of demand, physically backed gold exchange-traded funds, will see more activity in coming months.

Reuters | October 1, 2024 | 9:22 am

Sinomine decries tough Zimbabwe conditions amid lithium price slump

Africa's top producer of lithium has attracted over $1 billion investment from Sinomine and its Chinese peers.

Reuters | October 1, 2024 | 9:02 am

Firms substituting cheaper aluminum for copper, trend growing

Currently, the price of copper is 3.8 times that of aluminum.

Reuters | October 1, 2024 | 6:43 am

Column: Study Group has a sobering message for copper bulls

There's no shortage of copper, according to the International Copper Study Group (ICSG), which has just updated its supply and demand forecasts.

Reuters | September 30, 2024 | 10:21 am

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Column: China’s export tax bombshell rocks aluminum market

Iron ore price at one-week high on softer dollar, pre-holiday stocking

China’s bid to rein in exports roils aluminum stocks and prices

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