May 9, 2024 Mexico eliminates aluminum import tariffs to combat shortage The majority of Mexico’s raw aluminum imports come from Asian countries, with 42% of the total coming from China in February.
May 8, 2024 China’s 2024 iron ore imports similar to last year – Vale Imports by China, the world's biggest buyer, in 2024 are expected to be around 1.17 to 1.18 billion metric tons.
May 8, 2024 China issues draft rules to regulate booming lithium battery expansion The rules would guide lithium battery firms to reduce manufacturing projects that 'purely' expand production capacity.
May 7, 2024 Leo Lithium sells Mali project stake to Ganfeng for $342 million A new mining code in Mali means the government's potential stake in the Goulamina project will likely rise to 30% from 20% previously.
May 7, 2024 Firebird Metals confirms low-cost Chinese manganese operation with feasibility study According to the feasibility study, the projected capex of the Stage 1 operation is estimated at $83.5 million.
May 7, 2024 Ganfeng seeks full control of lithium mine in Mali The board of the miner approved the proposal to acquire 40% of the Goulamina project from Leo Lithium.
May 7, 2024 China’s central bank adds more gold to its reserves in April China held 72.8 million ounces of gold at the end of April, up from 72.74 million ounces a month before.
May 6, 2024 Scientists say new ‘water battery’ can hold more energy than lithium cells The iodine and bromine-based aqueous battery showed an energy density of 1200 watt-hours per liter, surpassing the 700Wh/L of non-aqueous lithium batteries.
May 3, 2024 Congo’s $7 billion infrastructure deal with China will depend on copper prices President pushed for a review of the 2008 infrastructure for minerals deal with Sinohydro Corp and China Railway Group to bring more benefits for Congo, the world's biggest cobalt producer.
May 3, 2024 Automakers win extension on use of Chinese graphite in EV tax credits The US Treasury Department gave automakers additional flexibility on battery mineral requirements for EV tax credits on some minerals from China, such as graphite.
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
