A file photo of traders at the  London Metal Exchange. A majority of the new loans will be used for margin calls on Tsingshan’s existing positions on the exchange. Photo: AFP
A file photo of traders at the London Metal Exchange. A majority of the new loans will be used for margin calls on Tsingshan’s existing positions on the exchange. Photo: AFP

Chinese nickel giant Tsingshan secures lifelines from lenders including JPMorgan and China Construction Bank after short on metal goes wrong

  • Tsingshan has won credit promises from banks including JPMorgan and China Construction Bank, according to people familiar with the matter
  • Chinese authorities directed Tsingshan’s domestic banks to offer more credit lines to the company

A file photo of traders at the  London Metal Exchange. A majority of the new loans will be used for margin calls on Tsingshan’s existing positions on the exchange. Photo: AFP
A file photo of traders at the London Metal Exchange. A majority of the new loans will be used for margin calls on Tsingshan’s existing positions on the exchange. Photo: AFP
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