February 22, 2024 Nippon Steel’s China assets raise concerns over US deal The complication for Nippon Steel is that regulators may look unfavorably on whether its acquisition of US Steel could allow more access to US markets for Chinese-sourced steel.
February 22, 2024 Posco to import African battery graphite to cut China reliance The move comes after China tightened export rules for graphite used for EVs in December.
February 21, 2024 China’s top coal producing region tells miners to curb overproduction Coal miners in Shanxi were asked to reduce output and carry out safety checks from March to May.
February 21, 2024 China lithium futures ride environmental rollercoaster The most-active July contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange surged by 10%.
February 20, 2024 China’s tin supply for food cans and chips steadily tightens Myanmar's Wa state has placed a tax in kind of 30% on all tin concentrate exports.
February 20, 2024 CHART: China’s Belt and Road mining investment hits record China’s overseas investment in metals and mining as part of its Belt and Road Initiative surged by 158% last year, hitting $19.4 billion with energy transition metals the main focus.
February 20, 2024 Swiss January gold exports highest in six years on strong Asian sales "Year of the Dragon" fuelled the jewellery demand as this is seen as a traditionally auspicious year for gold purchases in China.
February 19, 2024 Column: Australia gives nickel a quick fix, but surgery of global industry needed Australia is throwing a lifeline to its under pressure nickel mining sector, but the solution on offer is more of a band aid than the needed major surgery, the carving…
February 19, 2024 US moves to restore stockpiling ‘panic button’ in EV metals fight with China A 60% slump in cobalt prices over the last two years has exposed the fragility in Washington’s efforts to bolster supplies of critical minerals.
February 19, 2024 Deep-sea mining may be inevitable, says UN regulator Deep sea mining is likely just a matter of time, according to the head of the International Seabed Authority.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
