Copper price tops $12,000 for first time on tariffs, supply woes

Since the Q4, the price of electrolytic manganese products increased by RMB1,000-2,000/mt in China to RMB15,900-16,200/mt for metal ingot, and USD2,350-2,400/mt, and the reason of the round rapid growth comes from the following points:

World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 140.1 million tonnes (Mt) in November 2025, a 4.6% decrease compared to November 2024.

Mr. Luo stated that the Corex Iron Ore Portside Index is formed based on actual port spot transactions

Fortescue has signed a technology development agreement with Taiyuan Iron and Steel

Argentina Lithium Announces Memorandum of Understanding with Xi’an Lanshen New Material Technology to Advance Rincon West Lithium Project

In November 2025, China's total imports of boric acid reached 21,984.302 metric tons

In November 2025, China's total exports of metallic calcium reached 2,893.045 metric tons