Global battery demand to quadruple by 2030 — reportAccording to Bain & Company, lithium-ion batteries will remain dominant for the foreseeable future.Staff Writer | July 17, 2024 | 10:26 pm
China copper smelters plan to cut output after margins fallThe output cuts underscore the industry’s struggle with a shortage…Bloomberg News | July 17, 2024 | 10:46 am
Copper price edges down to two-week low amid demand uncertaintyThe metal headed for a third daily decline, with copper…Bloomberg News | July 17, 2024 | 9:55 am
Column: Nickel rout is energy-transition warning for West Western governments could mimic Indonesia by granting tax holidays to critical minerals operations. Reuters | March 8, 2024 | 9:28 am
Copper fees plunge close to zero in test for China’s smelters China’s copper smelters are at a critical juncture after fees for processing imported ore collapsed to single figures. Bloomberg News | March 8, 2024 | 7:53 am
China coal group says peak demand imminent as clean power grows Coal is being displaced in the power sector due to a surge in wind and solar additions last year, says the China National Coal Association. Bloomberg News | March 8, 2024 | 3:05 am
Zinc price rallies as traders unwind bearish bets on better outlook Support has also come from a report this week that South Korea’s Young Poong Corp. cut production at its Seokpo smelter. Bloomberg News | March 7, 2024 | 2:40 pm
China splurges on gold for a 16th month as price hits record Bullion held by the People’s Bank of China rose by about 390,000 troy ounces last month. Bloomberg News | March 7, 2024 | 9:28 am
China’s copper smelters to discuss production cut as fees slump Smelters compete to treat concentrate but overseas mine disruptions are curbing supply, forcing them to drop their fees. Bloomberg News | March 6, 2024 | 5:47 pm
Jervois Global blames Chinese overproduction for job cuts The cobalt and nickel producer has axed or made part-time 30% of its senior corporate management roles. Bloomberg News | March 6, 2024 | 5:30 pm
Canada plans scrutiny of Chinese offtake deals, minister says at PDAC Government says it’s considering how to handle offtake agreements that function as loans or investments by China in Canadian mining companies as it continues to clamp down on critical mineral transactions. Colin McClelland | March 6, 2024 | 3:04 pm
US imposes preliminary duties on aluminum extrusions from China, Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey The duties range from 1.45% to 169.66%, varying by country. Staff Writer | March 6, 2024 | 9:29 am