India's largest iron ore producer NMDC has raised its iron ore prices for January, the second straight month of increase.

A year ago the spread was $1,058/st as HRC prices were plunging from record-high levels.

Japan produces around 1mn permanent magnet synchronous motors for vehicles each year, according to trade ministry data.

Africa can produce 50Mt/y of green hydrogen at less than €2/kg by 2035, report shows

BHP and Oz Minerals agree on takeover deal

This has been a year of crisis for the nickel market.

"Pretty much everyone accepts the current level [of premiums] is the new reality", a trader said.

Europe may continue to dominate US thermal coal exports in 2023 but demand for high-sulfur coal may wane.