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%.

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.