Global steel boom builds as rampant demand overwhelms supply

The world outside China is finally catching up with the Asian steel giant’s already strong markets.

Bloomberg News | April 27, 2021 | 9:51 am

Home: China ramps up tin exports as rest of the world runs dry

Parts of the world seem to have run out of the metal essential for circuit-board soldering.

Reuters | April 27, 2021 | 9:04 am

Jiangxi Copper notches best profit in 6-1/2 years on buoyant prices

Profits jumped more than fivefold year-on-year in Q1 on the back of booming prices for the red metal.

Reuters | April 27, 2021 | 8:23 am

Russell: China copper price flip to discount vs LME raises red flag amid rally

There are signs that China is already tightening credit, which may result in slower spending on copper intensive infrastructure and construction projects.

Reuters | April 27, 2021 | 8:18 am

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.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 27, 2021 | 6:09 am

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.

Bloomberg News | April 27, 2021 | 5:13 am

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.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 27, 2021 | 3:54 am

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.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 26, 2021 | 9:22 am

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 their pension funds.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 26, 2021 | 8:22 am

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