Frik Els – Page 13 – Junior Mining News

China now produces 56% of the world’s steel

Chinese production up 9.4% so far this year, despite Beijing’s pollution fight and slowing construction.

Worldwide, In the first half of this year, Tesla deployed more battery power than its next three biggest rivals combined.

New study shows despite ongoing thrifting efforts, cobalt use per electric vehicle sold around the world this year is up 45%.

“Any signs of stimulus from the Chinese auto market could lead to additional upside price potential.”

“What has happened has definitely irked policymakers in China. That puts a lot of pressure on coal imports for the end of the year.”

There is weakness elsewhere, but China’s commodity business model of importing raw material is in fine shape says new report.

New study outlines 32-year gold price outperformance of stocks during financial market crises – dotcom bubble is exception that proves the rule.

Friday’s stunning gains evaporate after worst Chinese factory data in 17 years and top producer says copper price will stay depressed through 2020.

A new study says metals consumption for battery electric vehicles will rise sixfold by the mid-2020s.

New research point to double digit percentage declines for gold and silver in 2020.