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%.
August 27, 2024 BYD says fate of lithium project is in hands of Chile government In April last year, BYD was granted access to preferential prices for lithium carbonate produced by SQM.
August 27, 2024 BHP sees copper surplus in short term before ‘fly-up’ prices The world’s second-biggest copper supplier cut its forecast for Chinese demand this year, and warned of a modest global surplus through the end of 2025.
August 27, 2024 China’s July net gold imports via HK rise for first time since March China imported a net 25.659 metric tons in July, up from 21.919 tons in June.
August 27, 2024 BHP eyes copper profits as China’s appetite for steel fades The miner's underlying attributable profit was $13.66 billion for the 12 months ended June 30.
August 26, 2024 Zijin Mining sees increasing threats to M&A ambitions Zijin has already slowed acquisitions due to higher project valuations and geopolitical tensions.
August 26, 2024 China’s gold demand expected to rebound as economic jitters spur buying A revival of demand in the world's top consumer of the precious metal could further support the rally in global gold prices.
August 26, 2024 Congo wants Trafigura partner Chemaf’s deal with Norinco halted Chemaf put itself up for sale last year due to a cash crunch that was stalling the expansion of its Etoile and Mutoshi projects.
August 26, 2024 Canada to hit China with tariffs on electric vehicles, steel The government announced a 100% levy on electric cars and 25% on steel and aluminum.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
