September 1, 2024 China’s bulging commodity stockpiles show depth of economic woes The government’s growth target for the year looks increasingly out of reach, an unwelcome development for the drillers and miners.
August 30, 2024 Column: Zinc concentrates squeeze but there’s no shortage of metal Global zinc mine production continues to slide and the raw materials squeeze is now starting to bite, particularly in China.
August 30, 2024 Anglo American signs agreements to promote polyhalite fertilizer in China Anglo said it will supply polyhalite from its multi-billion-dollar Woodsmith mine project in North Yorkshire as part of the agreements.
August 29, 2024 Lithium bust spurs Ganfeng to delay project capex as losses hit The Chinese company said it will strictly control spending on future projects.
August 29, 2024 Iron ore’s ‘irrational’ rally past $100 triggers warning from Chinese media Iron ore has jumped by about 10% in 10 days.
August 28, 2024 Column: China fires latest warning signal with antimony controls China's announcement of antimony export restrictions has added fuel to a red-hot market.
August 28, 2024 Jiangxi Copper sees no respite from ore shortage that’s hit fees The company expects a global shortage of ore to extend into the second half.
August 27, 2024 Fortescue sets out to meet strong Chinese demand for green iron The world's fourth-largest iron ore miner will use green electricity from solar farms at its Christmas Creek operations in Western Australia.
August 27, 2024 Zijin to miss lithium output target and control pace of projects In response to the plunge in prices, the company in May revised next year’s lithium target lower by 20,000 tons to 100,000 tons.
August 27, 2024 CHARTS: Battery metals slump slashes average EV materials bill The sales weighted average value of the lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and graphite contained in the battery of the average EV sold globally is down 60%.
China to rein in copper, alumina capacity expansion under next five-year plan The country's economic planner will tighten oversight of copper and alumina projects from 2026 to 2030 to curb irrational investment. December 26, 2025 | 04:10 am
