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.
May 16, 2024 Tin prices may see further support from supply risks, rate cuts, analysts say BMI analysts increased their 2024 tin price forecast, but predicted prices could ease to around $26,000 to $32,000 a ton in the coming months.
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.
Japan sets sail on rare earth hunt as China tightens supplies The month-long mission of the test vessel Chikyu near Minamitori Island will mark the world's first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth seabed sludge. January 11, 2026 | 04:22 pm
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
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