March 26, 2024

China coal industry group says output at accident-hit mining hubs back to normal

A recent spike in coal mine accidents had pushed authorities to order safety inspections at major mining hubs including Shaanxi and Inner Mongolia.

March 25, 2024

Indonesia’s Antam to start building new nickel smelter, HPAL plant in 2025

The projects are part of Antam's deal with China's Ningbo Contemporary Brunp Lygend to develop an "ecosystem" to produce EV raw materials.

March 25, 2024

SQM spars with China partner over Codelco deal

Tianqi acquired a near-quarter share of SQM in 2018 for $4.1 billion amid concerns the deal could give Tianqi a near monopoly over the global lithium market.

March 25, 2024

China’s younger steel industry slows net zero path, BHP CEO says

“China’s willingness to open up to the world, and the world’s willingness to work with China” is integral to the future of energy, BHP's Mike Henry said.

March 25, 2024

Aluminum price firms to 11-week high on Yunnan doubts, firm technicals

Prices reached the highest point since January due to concerns about the slow recovery of production in the Chinese province.

March 25, 2024

Iron ore price edges higher on hopes of China’s demand recovery

Steel and iron ore demand is expected to find some support from "non-property sectors", analyst say.

March 25, 2024

China’s top miner says it ‘will be targeted’ amid US risks

Zijin Mining has warned that US-led efforts to tackle Beijing’s control of minerals could slow the company’s global expansion.

March 24, 2024

Pilbara Minerals, Ganfeng agree to study for lithium chemical plant

The feasibility study for the plant is expected to be completed in the March quarter of 2025.

March 23, 2024

Coal prepares for a long goodbye

Coal is proving remarkably resilient.

March 23, 2024

Fortescue eyes developing its copper assets, not looking at Cobre Panama

"When we feel the time is right, we'll pull the trigger," Andrew Forrest said during a visit to Beijing.