July 9, 2024

Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop out

The world’s 50 biggest miners gained a combined $42 billion during Q2, but the ranks of lithium stocks in the top tier have halved as valuations plummet.

July 9, 2024

China’s Plenum promises cues for commodity bulls and bears

There’s a view that China is likely to provide more support for its economic recovery.

July 9, 2024

China to launch its first platinum, palladium futures

The Guangzhou Futures Exchange will be the first exchange to allow delivery against its contracts in a form used by the main consumers.

July 9, 2024

Tsingshan’s lithium brine lake project in Argentina starts production

The project is a joint venture between Tsingshan and French miner Eramet in Salta Province.

July 8, 2024

Chinese alumina producers increase output after surge in prices

Alumina prices have climbed more than 40% this year.

July 8, 2024

China issues draft rules to allow more recycled copper, aluminum imports

China has been looking to raise the usage of recycled metals as part of an efforts to lower carbon emission.

July 8, 2024

Zijin Mining expects first-half profit leap on higher gold and copper output

First-half net profit could reach up to $2.13 billion, up 50% year on year, the company said.

July 8, 2024

Silvercorp acquisition of Adventus hits roadblock

Silvercorp sees potential cancellation of the environmental permit for Adventus' El Domo project as an unmet condition for closing the deal.

July 7, 2024

China’s Shandong province plans $14bn lithium battery industry by 2025

The plan includes expanding the category of consumer batteries, improving quality and performance, and strengthening research and development.

July 6, 2024

China’s central bank refrains from gold purchases for a second month

China held 72.80 million troy ounces of gold at the end of June, unchanged from the end of May.