July 1, 2024

Shares in China rare earth producers rise after new regulations

Beijing announced regulations aimed at protecting supplies of the strategic minerals in the interest of national security, a move some in the market said could potentially tighten supply.

July 1, 2024

Iron ore price at almost 2-week high on better China data, stimulus hopes

The most-traded September iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 ended daytime trade 2.5% higher.

June 29, 2024

China tightens management of rare earths with new regulation

Government agencies will have control over the total amount of rare-earth mining and smelting, the State Council said.

June 28, 2024

Lithium price surge unlikely to return: Fitch

Outlook is reshaping the industry landscape, presenting opportunities and challenges for major producers and junior developers.

June 28, 2024

China’s copper stockpiles shrink again in hint at demand upturn

Copper has been pulled in different directions by competing forces for much of this year.

June 28, 2024

Tianqi asks Chile regulator to reconsider decision on SQM-Codelco deal

The Codelco-SQM agreement is a major plank of the Chilean government's aim to take a stronger role in lithium output.

June 28, 2024

Trump re-election may lead to commodity market fragmentation: HSBC

Commodity markets, already contending with high prices driven by structural supply constraints, also face uncertainties from increased geopolitical tensions.

June 27, 2024

Lithium producers bullish on long-term demand despite recent price drop

Oversupply from China and a softening of aggressive EV adoption rates has dragged lithium prices down more than 80% in the last year.

June 27, 2024

Mexico to seek deal over disputed mining concession with Ganfeng

Mexican President López Obrador announced his government's intent to negotiate with the Chinese lithium miner following its arbitration case over a disputed concession.

June 27, 2024

China’s Norinco agrees to buy struggling Congo cobalt miner Chemaf

The deal with Norin Mining will enable Chemaf to settle its debts.