January 20, 2024

Congo and China talking $7 billion in finance, Tshisekedi says

The $7 billion in financing would be part of a renegotiated minerals-for-infrastructure deal.

January 19, 2024

Lithium lowdown: Week 3, 2024 roundup and analysis

A review of current developments in the global lithium industry from Jan. 12 to 19.

January 19, 2024

Chinese tungsten miner to tap CICC for Hong Kong listing

Jiaxin International Resources Investment is considering raising 700 million yuan to 1 billion yuan in the first-time share sale.

January 18, 2024

India’s NMDC says it has no plans to export iron ore to China

The country's largest state-owned iron ore miner is scaling up production to meet domestic demand.

January 17, 2024

Foreign-backed nickel hub in Indonesia causing mass deforestation – report

Climate Rights International says the Weda Bay Industrial Park operators have cut down more than 5,300 hectares of tropical forest.

January 17, 2024

China’s CBC increases stake in Bolivia lithium mining

The agreement provides for a further $90 million investment.

January 17, 2024

Iron ore futures retreat amid weak China data

The benchmark February iron ore on the Singapore Exchange slid 2.6% to $125.95 a metric ton.

January 16, 2024

Rio Tinto sees stimulus boost in China to drive gradual recovery for iron ore demand

While prices of iron ore closed 2023 about 20% higher, they’ve lost about 8% so far this year.

January 16, 2024

China cobalt buyers use global glut to challenge pricing

A rapid expansion of cobalt mining in Democratic Republic of Congo and Indonesia has output racing ahead of demand.

January 16, 2024

Australia sends biggest copper concentrate shipment to China since 2020

The exports raise hopes that China may be removing the ban imposed after Australian calls for an inquiry into the origin of covid-19.