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.

June 18, 2024

Chinese premier’s Western Australia tour spotlights global race for critical minerals

Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited a lithium processing plant in resource-rich Western Australia state on Tuesday.

June 17, 2024

Canada blocks Chinese rare earths deal in Trudeau-led crackdown

Canadian government said it will buy stockpiled rare earth materials from Vital Metals to prevent the company from selling to a Chinese buyer.

June 17, 2024

China’s hydropower surge raises aluminum production to a record

Heavy rains have improved hydropower reserves in Yunnan and allowed smelters to recommence operations.

June 17, 2024

Western rare earths supply chain springs into gear

Global supply chains for rare earths are realigning to diversify away from China.

June 17, 2024

Copper price slides to eight-week low after more soft data from China

Copper prices recently hit a record high above $11,000, but have since retreated due to rising inventories and economic weakness in China.