China turns to cast-off copper in battle to feed hungry smeltersChina has ramped up imports of copper scrap as smelters seek alternative raw materials to offset tight supplies of mined ore.Bloomberg News | June 20, 2024 | 9:14 am
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Copper price rises on positive factory data in China Factory activity at the world's biggest metals consumer expanded at a quicker pace in December. Staff Writer | January 2, 2024 | 2:44 am
Iron ore price climbs to multi-month high on upbeat Chinese data, expectations of restocking China's factory activity expanded at a quicker pace in December. Reuters | January 2, 2024 | 2:00 am
China restores coal tariffs in threat to Russian exporters Russia’s monthly coal sales to China have declined since peaking at more than 10 million tons in June. Bloomberg News | January 2, 2024 | 1:34 am
Copper price dips, but heads for yearly rise on healthy Chinese demand Investors were divided on the outlook for 2024, with bulls highlighting the prospect for further stimulus in top metals consumer China. Reuters | December 29, 2023 | 1:35 pm
Aneka Tambang sells shares of subsidiaries to world’s biggest EV battery company Indonesian miner Aneka Tambang has sold shares worth $467.18 million to a unit of CATL. Reuters | December 29, 2023 | 9:54 am
Nickel is year’s biggest metals loser, copper manages small gain Nickel is poised to post an annual drop of more than 40% on the London Metal Exchange, the biggest decline since 2008. Bloomberg News | December 29, 2023 | 8:37 am
China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong rise in November China's net gold imports via Hong Kong rose about 37% in November from the previous month. Reuters | December 28, 2023 | 9:55 am
China smelters cut Q1 copper guidance price as supply outlook tightens Mine closures and disruptions tightened the supply outlook. Reuters | December 28, 2023 | 8:20 am
China metals giant faces protest in Indonesia after fatal blast A deadly blast at a furnace run by PT Indonesia Tsingshan Stainless Steel has triggered a police investigation and a halt to the company's operations. Bloomberg News | December 27, 2023 | 8:43 am