May 16, 2024 EU launches trade investigation into Chinese tinplate steel The EU launched the investigation to assess whether imports into the bloc are sold at excessively low prices.
May 16, 2024 Global coal phase-out to cost between $200 billion, $2 trillion – study Over $200 billion will be given as compensation to workers and local communities affected by coal phase-out programs globally.
May 15, 2024 Opinion: Tariffs on minerals from China are not enough Critical minerals consultant argues Western countries need duties on all minerals produced by Chinese-linked entities.
May 15, 2024 Iron ore price slides as prospects of softening demand, Biden’s new China tariff weigh US President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled steep tariff increases on an array of Chinese imports.
May 14, 2024 BYD postpones plans for 2025 Chile lithium cathode plant Production at the new plant was expected to begin around the end of 2025, representing a $290 million investment.
May 14, 2024 US blames China’s CMOC for predatory tactics behind cobalt glut CMOC said in March that its Tenke and Kisanfu projects in Congo will produce more than 60,000 tons of cobalt this year.
May 14, 2024 Biden adds tariffs on Chinese critical minerals, EVs The tariff rate on natural graphite and permanent magnets will increase from zero to 25% in 2026.
May 13, 2024 Congo allows Zijin mine to resume operations, ministry letter says Mining operations at COMMUS could resume as long as the company ensured radiation levels remained in line with standards.
May 10, 2024 Copper price above $10,000 as supply worries counter faltering demand Prices of copper have risen 17% this year on fears of shortages.
May 10, 2024 Iron ore price hits more than 2-week low on rising inventory, demand caution Prices were pressured by an inventory accumulation at Chinese ports and caution about demand outlook.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
