February 9, 2021

WTO delays ruling on US metal tariffs to second half of 2021

Decision gives president Joe Biden more time if he wishes to settle the disputes.

February 9, 2021

CATL to make additional investment in Neo Lithium

CATL will participate in Neo's recently announced financing and maintain an 8% equity interest.

February 9, 2021

Copper price hits eight-year high on US stimulus hopes

Metal prices rose again on Tuesday with investors weighing prospects for a fast-tracked stimulus package in the US.

February 9, 2021

Iron ore imports outside China show signs of recovery

Major buyers other than China - namely Japan, South Korea and Western Europe - are starting to pull their weight.

February 9, 2021

The possible Chinese coal link in Tesla’s Bitcoin binge

Any new Bitcoin generated after the cryptocurrency’s Elon Musk-aided surge toward $50,000 is likely to be sourced using cheap coal power in China’s Xinjiang.

February 8, 2021

China set to unload some stranded Australian coal

The measure doesn’t mean China is loosening its ban on Australian coal imports and it’s uncertain if the deliveries will be cleared by customs.

February 8, 2021

Copper price rally resumes on US stimulus, decade low China stocks

Chinese inventories have dropped to near decade lows on robust demand from factories.

February 8, 2021

Diamonds forecast to regain pre-pandemic sparkle in 2022-2024

Demand recovery will diverge depending on lockdown policies, government support, and the extent to which retailers manage to shift sales online.

February 8, 2021

India’s coal imports rebound as Australia wins market share

While Australia has been gaining market share in India, the loser has been Indonesia.

February 8, 2021

China aluminum sector must shut inefficient coal power to meet climate goals – report

President Xi Jinping has vowed China will achieve peak emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality before 2060.