November 28, 2024 Nornickel sees new technologies sustaining China’s palladium demand Nornickel is testing several technologies in areas such as hydrogen production and water purification.
November 27, 2024 Rise of China’s Xinjiang as coal hub undercuts climate goals Output has surged 22% this year, the fastest growth of any region in China.
November 27, 2024 RANKED: Top 20 automakers by EV battery metal spending Value of the graphite, lithium, nickel, cobalt and magnesium contained in EV batteries is up 38% from the lows struck in January.
November 27, 2024 Falling gold prices revive physical demand in key markets Consumers in price sensitive regions such as India had been finding it difficult to cope with gold's rally in recent months.
November 27, 2024 Mining CEO salaries rise, but gender diversity remains elusive, report finds Chief executive base salaries in the mining industry increased between 2% and 12% in 2023, the report says.
November 27, 2024 Iron ore price advances as China’s stronger steel production outweighs its soft data Demand remains soft in the crisis-hit economy, with consumer prices at a four-month low.
November 26, 2024 Minsur to sell Brazil tin mine to China’s CNMC CNMC will pay about $340 million for the Taboca tin mine.
November 26, 2024 China’s seaborne coal imports fall sharply amid shift to Russia, Mongolia supply China has seen its market share of seaborne coal imports fall sharply over the past two years, down from the 93% between 2015-2022 to 76% in 2023-2024.
November 26, 2024 Diamond miners face turning point amid weak prices — report McKinsey & Co. consultants say current downturn presents significant challenges, but it also offers a chance for reinvention.
November 26, 2024 Bolivia says China’s CBC to invest $1 billion in lithium plants The government will take a 51% stake in the project, to be located in the Uyuni salt flat in southwest Bolivia.
Japan sets sail on rare earth hunt as China tightens supplies The month-long mission of the test vessel Chikyu near Minamitori Island will mark the world's first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth seabed sludge. January 11, 2026 | 04:22 pm
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am