Cobalt price, nickel usage limit damage to EV Metal Index

The two main coal consumers, China and India, are turning back to it because it is cheaper and more reliable than oil or renewable energy sources.

Gold has dropped over $500/oz and protest movements against gold miners around the world, with the help of social media, have become more prominent.

Big 4 enjoy huge market value gains as the price of their most profitable product and the prospects of their number one customer continue to recover.

Copper up 1% as Chinese imports reach 18-month high, global warehouse inventories decline for the 28th consecutive session.

China burns almost as much coal as the rest of the world combined, but it's serious about cleaning up the industry.

After seven years of almost no growth, copper supply expansion is set to average over 4% through 2016, but the market surplus is likely to remain marginal.

Chinalco and Minmetals have been invited back to conduct due diligence and make a second bid, insiders said.

The bank is willing to sell the business to one customer or break it down into various divisions.

Dips below $20 an ounce this year likely.