May 11, 2021

Copper price hits new high on declining scrap supplies

Chinese refined metal imports have been trending lower since the start of the year and continued doing so in April.

May 11, 2021

China’s coal futures hit record as exchange tries to cool rally with fee hike

Prices have rallied 34% so far this year as miners struggle to meet robust demand from the nation’s economic rebound.

May 10, 2021

China steel futures extend gains on production curb worries, peak season demand

Chinese steel rebar and hot rolled coils futures surged over 6% on Tuesday.

May 10, 2021

China moves to cool rally as iron ore prices explode

China's commodity exchanges moved to raise trading limits and margin requirements for some iron ore contracts and reinstated fees on steel.

May 10, 2021

China copper smelters to cut concentrate purchases in green push

The 15 largest smelters have agreed to trim purchases by 1.26 million tonnes.

May 9, 2021

Commodities that will rule the green, digital transition

A report by Fitch Solutions states that most battery metals together with metal scrap will see a boost over the next decade.

May 7, 2021

Weaning US off Chinese rare earths involves supply chain perks

The only US producer of rare earths says the Biden administration needs to focus on giving incentives to producers of the building blocks that will drive electrification.

May 7, 2021

China iron ore imports dip in April on shipping disruptions

Imports fell 3.5% compared to March, as shipments from major suppliers were disrupted by inclement weather.

May 7, 2021

Copper price hits record high as Chile gives bulls another reason to cheer

Chile’s lower house approved a measure that would introduce progressive taxes on copper sales, potentially creating a total burden of more than 80%.

May 7, 2021

Home: Lead and zinc miss out on the supercycle party

Lead and zinc have been lifted by the broader metallic rally but seem reluctant participants.