Analysts voice scepticism on mining supercycle narrative

Surging commodity prices are leading some to believe that the market is entering a new commodity supercycle.

Henry Lazenby | May 14, 2021 | 11:15 am

Iron ore price sinks as China vows to punish market manipulation

Officials in Tangshan warned its steel mills to maintain market order and safeguard companies' normal operations.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 14, 2021 | 8:53 am

China EV makers’ targeting Western markets has ‘tremendous implications” for metal mix

New report says as Chinese automakers move into developed markets they bring with them cheaper nickel and cobalt-free batteries.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 13, 2021 | 10:05 pm

Russell: China will have to do more if it wants to cool iron ore price surge

If China wants to temper the red-hot iron ore and steel sectors it's likely going to have to do more than just talk and tinker around the margins.

Reuters | May 13, 2021 | 12:05 pm

China iron ore price plunges nearly 10% after a record-setting rally

The iron ore price surged to a record $237.57 per tonne in New York on Wednesday as strong Chinese demand continued to outpace supply, but analysts were not convinced the price run had legs.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 13, 2021 | 10:33 am

Analysts not convinced the iron ore price run has legs

“High iron ore prices in early 2021 are unsustainable, but market fundamentals remain strong," says Moody’s senior VP Barbara Mattos.

Henry Lazenby | May 12, 2021 | 1:01 pm

China may target Australian LNG despite costly coal ban: Russell

Bloomberg reported earlier this week that smaller LNG buyers in China have been told to avoid taking Australian cargoes.

Reuters | May 12, 2021 | 11:06 am

China April copper, zinc production up m/m; lead output down

China's main copper smelters increased production in April by 0.85% from the previous month.

Reuters | May 12, 2021 | 10:25 am

Iron ore price hits new high on fears of short supply

China will monitor changes in overseas and domestic markets and effectively cope with a fast increase in commodity prices, the state council said.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 12, 2021 | 8:20 am

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