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.

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.