April 27, 2021

Two-wheelers to play big role in EV market share growth – report

IDTechEx says that when countries like India mention ambitious electrification targets, they are referring to the electrification of two-wheelers and micro-mobility, not cars.

April 27, 2021

Copper price surges toward $10,000 as bulls bet on global rebound

Bulls are swarming in to profit as stimulus measures, vaccine rollouts and climate pledges fuel a global recovery from the pandemic.

April 27, 2021

Vale mulls base metals spinoff to tap EV market

The move could help the nickel and iron ore giant take advantage of an increasing demand from electric car manufacturers.

April 26, 2021

Iron ore price surges to record high

Chinese steel futures also closed at all-time highs, underpinned by robust demand and concerns over production curbs.

April 26, 2021

Copper price blasts to 10-year high as Chile strike adds momentum to rally

Port workers in Chile called a strike in response to a move by the government to block a bill allowing people to make a third round of early withdrawals from…

April 23, 2021

Caught between rare earths and Chinese dominance Part 4: The secret to China’s success

Investigating how China built its multi-commodity monopolies across the technological spectrum.

April 23, 2021

Caught between rare earths and Chinese dominance — Part 3: Metal is the only thing that matters

Investigating how China built its multi-commodity monopolies across the technological spectrum.

April 23, 2021

Caught between rare earths and Chinese dominance Part 2: A walk down memory lane

Investigating how China built its multi-commodity monopolies across the technological spectrum.

April 23, 2021

Iron ore price up as China steel futures hit new highs

Steel futures in China reached new highs as investors weighed the nation’s commitment to lowering production against its strong demand.

April 23, 2021

Home: Shanghai aluminum soars as China’s production stalls

Shanghai aluminum prices last week hit their highest since 2010 as the Chinese market gears up for a seasonal demand peak.