June 20, 2024 China turns to cast-off copper in battle to feed hungry smelters China has ramped up imports of copper scrap as smelters seek alternative raw materials to offset tight supplies of mined ore.
June 20, 2024 Tsingshan’s $1 billion steel plant in Zimbabwe starts production Dinson Iron and Steel Company will produce 600,000 metric tons of carbon steel annually.
June 20, 2024 Ecuador to approve Mirador copper mine expansion by August — official Mirador has reserves estimated in 3.2 million tonnes of copper and it is one of the country's only two mines in operations.
June 19, 2024 China to regulate lithium-ion battery industry amid fast expansion The guidelines, following a proposal in May, will help firms scale back manufacturing projects that only expand production capacity.
June 19, 2024 JCHX closes in on Zambian copper mine deal as China tightens Africa grip The deal to buy an 80% stake in Zambia's Lubambe copper mine is nearing completion.
June 19, 2024 China’s copper exports hit a record as deflation bites at home Exports of unwrought copper and products in May doubled from the previous year to nearly 150,000 tons, just topping the previous high reached in 2012.
June 19, 2024 China is building Europe battery supply in Morocco, VW unit says Morocco is rich in phosphate resources, key to making LFP cells.
June 19, 2024 Tianqi says Chile regulator decision has no major impact to 2024 financial result Chile's financial regulator said the Codelco-SQM joint venture does not need to face a vote by SQM shareholders.
June 18, 2024 Column: China’s steel sector looks a little healthier, or does it? It's a case of one step forward, two steps back for China's steel and iron ore sectors.
June 18, 2024 More central banks to increase gold reserves within 12 months, WGC survey finds 29% of central banks expect their own gold reserves to rise.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
