September 11, 2024

Lithium miner stocks soar as CATL adjusts output at key mine

The unconfirmed suspensions could cut some 8%, or around 5,000-6,000 metric tons, of China's monthly LCE production.

September 11, 2024

CATL to cut lithium production at key mine

Market conditions have prompted CATL to adjust production, reducing China’s monthly lithium carbonate output by 8%.

September 10, 2024

China to agree on concession for Mao-era Africa railway by year-end

The Tanzania-Zambia Railway will compete with a US-backed rail line known as the Lobito corridor.

September 10, 2024

China has more than 1 billion t/y of new coal mines in pipeline, report says

China mined a total of 4.66 billion tons of coal in 2023, a record high.

September 10, 2024

EV slump powers platinum supply deficit, investment council says

The price of platinum has fallen about 4% this year to about $950 per oz.

September 10, 2024

Canada mulls surtax on Chinese critical mineral products, batteries, solar products

Canada said is launching a 30-day public consultation period on whether to slap a potential surtax on Chinese critical mineral products.

September 9, 2024

Iron ore sell-off deepens as global growth fears hit commodities

Iron ore sank below $90 a ton for the first time since 2022 on Monday.

September 9, 2024

China sets up Beijing-backed lithium group to tap salt lakes

Minmetals Corp. will take control of a province-backed lithium company in a bid to speed development of a “world-class” industry extracting the battery material.

September 9, 2024

China plans to include steel, cement and aluminum in its carbon market

Starting from 2026, importers of steel, fertilizer, cement and chemicals will pay levies based on the carbon footprint of the products they buy.

September 9, 2024

Syrah Resources’ losses deepen as China glut hits graphite demand

Syrah said it had not sold any graphite to China in the first half of the year amid "intense competition".