Copper price surges to 2-month peak, shaking off China concerns

The Aviles and La Coruna plants were two of the least productive due to intrinsic structural problems such as inefficient technology and high fixed costs.

BHP's iron ore output rose to 69 million tonnes during the three months ended Sept. 30.

World warehouse stocks are dropping, down 50% since the first of April.

The copper market is currently experiencing a squeeze on physical metal which is unexpected.

Dutch battery maker Lithium Werks BV, founded earlier this year, is investing 1.6 billion euros ($1.85 billion) in a massive lithium-ion cell factory in China as demand for batteries is surging.

Steel demand expected to rise by 3.9% in 2018, but trade tensions are clouding global economic outlook.

No one will be taking alumina for granted any more.

The goal is to reduce reliance on batteries from Asia, particularly China and South Korea.

E-bikes would require compact, lightweight, and reliable lithium-ion batteries similar to those that power everything from iPhones to Teslas.