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.

February 19, 2024

Australian lithium stocks rally on speculation of China mine closure

Australian lithium stocks rallied on speculation that CATL had closed its Jianxiawo mine.

February 19, 2024

Iron ore price slides as rising stocks, weak steel margins blur demand outlook

Iron ore inventory at major Chinese ports surveyed rose 4% during Lunar New Year holiday.