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Chinese firm says it’s probing case of missing Russian copper

The monetary value of the copper is about 110 million yuan ($15 million).

Bloomberg News | June 14, 2024 | 10:58 am

FAA probes suspect titanium supply used in Airbus, Boeing jets

According to a New York Times report, the issue originated with a batch of the metal from a Chinese producer.

Bloomberg News | June 14, 2024 | 9:52 am

Iron ore price falls for a third week on China demand woes

"The structural trends suggest that the market is going to see more subdued performance rather than substantial recovery," analyst says.

Reuters | June 14, 2024 | 9:28 am

China steel demand plateaus at a decent level, Vale boss says

“The plateau means they’re going to shift from real estate to manufacturing,” Bartolomeo said during a conference.

Bloomberg News | June 14, 2024 | 7:23 am

Column: China’s zinc imports reflect shifting market dynamics

China's imports of zinc concentrates fell sharply over the first four months of this year in response to a tightening raw materials market.

Reuters | June 13, 2024 | 10:07 am

Chinese trader’s $20 million pile of Russian copper goes missing

Wuchan Zhongda Group, which had sales of $80 billion in 2023, bought 2,000 tons of refined copper from a Russian smelter that should have been delivered last month.

Bloomberg News | June 13, 2024 | 7:49 am

Global nickel prices have probably hit a floor, says Macquarie

Macquarie sees a market recovery driven by strong demand from the steel sector.

Reuters | June 13, 2024 | 7:20 am

A fifth of copper smelting capacity suspended in May, data shows

Global inactivity reached 25.4% on May 8, with seasonal maintenance closures remaining a key feature, Earth-i said.

Reuters | June 12, 2024 | 11:28 am

The world needs more batteries — but not this many

By 2025, the global battery industry will be able to produce more than five times as many cells as the world will need, BNEF forecasts.

Bloomberg News | June 12, 2024 | 7:58 am

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