May 21, 2024

Solaris ends plan to sell stake to Zijin Mining, cites government rules

Canada's government has taken a tough stance specifically on investments from China in critical minerals such as copper, graphite and lithium.

May 21, 2024

China’s gold imports slow as record prices temper demand

The precious metal’s allure has been further dimmed by warnings from China’s authorities over excessive speculation.

May 20, 2024

Lithium miners shake up trading to tackle wild price swings

Lithium prices are coming out of a boom-to-bust period that left in its wake an array of stalled projects, scrapped deals and production cuts.

May 20, 2024

China’s SDIC in advanced talks for significant stake in Thai potash mine

A deal for Asia Pacific Potash could be worth at least $400 million.

May 20, 2024

Iron ore price climbs to 3-month high on prospects of improved property demand

China announced "historic" steps on Friday to stabilize its property sector.

May 20, 2024

Copper price hits record above $11,000 on bets that shortage looms

Several developments in 2024 have emboldened copper bulls and drawn in a rising tide of speculative money.

May 20, 2024

Copper’s record run at risk as US shipments calm speculator frenzy

At least 100,000 metric tons of copper are en route to the US CME exchange, Reuters sources say.

May 17, 2024

Mali signs agreement with Ganfeng to operate Goulamina lithium mine

Ganfeng Lithium will set up a spodumene plant which will start production by the end of the year.

May 17, 2024

Iron ore price jumps to over one-week high on China’s property stimulus efforts

China is allowing local governments to buy apartments and relax mortgage rules.

May 17, 2024

Zijin Mining to produce 50% more copper by 2028

China's top copper producer plans to increase output of the metal by 4% in 2025 and to 1.5.-1.6m tonnes, or 50%, in four years.