Copper output flat in March quarter

BHP’s Escondida has increased production back to normal levels following strikes last year.  Image: BHP.  BY CAMERON DRUMMOND  GLOBAL March quarter copper production decreased 4.8 per...

China fuels steel market volatility

China has increased its steel stockpiles in recent months. Image: Shagong.  BY CAMERON DRUMMOND  CHINESE steel exports to global markets is increasingly volatile as it tackles...

Cobalt in focus: Electric Charge

Image: Mikes Photos from Pexels.  BY REUBEN ADAMS  THE price per tonne of cobalt – essential to EV battery production – rose to $82,000 on the...

Copper in focus: Cu at the top

BY ELIZABETH FABRI  COPPER is in favour as demand picks up in China, while electric vehicle and the renewables boom looks to build sustainable price...