January 15, 2024 Pilbara Minerals expands offtake deal with Ganfeng The miner will supply 310,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate per annum over a period of three years to the end of 2026.
January 14, 2024 BYD in talks with Brazil’s Sigma Lithium on supply deal BYD said in July it would invest 3 billion reais ($600 million) in a new industrial complex in northeastern Brazil.
January 13, 2024 China coal mine accident kills at least 10, prompts safety checks At least 10 people have died and six are missing after a coal mine accident in the city of Pingdingshan, in central China.
January 12, 2024 China coal mine accident kills at least 8, rescue ops underway Preliminary investigation showed the accident occurred due to a coal and gas outburst at the mine.
January 12, 2024 China’s 2023 iron ore imports hit a record high on rising demand The world's largest iron ore consumer brought in a total of about 1.18 billion metric tons in the past year.
January 12, 2024 China’s rare earth exports hit 5-year high on demand from EV, high-tech sectors The world's largest producer of rare earths shipped 52,307 metric tons of the minerals abroad last year.
January 12, 2024 China copper smelter margins squeezed by tight supply of raw material The scramble to secure supply has meant Chinese smelters have had to accept a cut in treatment charges.
January 11, 2024 Zijin Mining invests $97 million in Solaris Resources for a 15% stake Solaris intends to use the funds to advance its flagship Warintza copper project in southeast Ecuador.
January 11, 2024 Iron ore price rebounds on renewed hopes of China stimulus The benchmark February iron ore on the Singapore Exchange climbed nearly 1%.
January 10, 2024 Gemfields says rubies making headway in Chinese market The company's report, the second since 2020, reveals that rubies are gaining steam among Chinese consumers.
Aluminum and copper prices take breather after explosive start to 2026 Industrial metals have enjoyed a bullish run into the new year. January 13, 2026 | 03:12 pm
