December 19, 2023 Australia wants to compete with China on critical minerals, Minister King says Since coming to power in May 2022, Australia’s center-left Labor government has ramped up investment in minerals.
December 17, 2023 Lithium ends dire year with cautious mood during contract season Producers have recently been in talks with clients — mostly in Asia — to hash out contracts for 2024.
December 15, 2023 China Nov aluminum output boosted by growing demand The world's biggest producer churned out 3.54 million metric tons of primary aluminum last month.
December 14, 2023 Falling solar production costs give China ‘enormous’ advantage over rivals — report The cost of producing solar modules in China has dropped by 42% in the last 12 months, Wood Mackenzie says.
December 14, 2023 Column: China is still the top dog in commodities, but its bark is changing China is becoming an increasingly price-sensitive buyer, and appears more willing to use its purchasing power to try to influence prices.
December 14, 2023 China approves first graphite export permits after rule change China started to require export permits for some graphite products from this month to protect national security.
December 14, 2023 Rare earth mining growing in both China, Myanmar bordering regions Rare earth mining hasn’t decreased on China’s border with Myanmar despite government policy.
December 13, 2023 Fighting climate change trumps supplying minerals for energy transition — report Caliber's Mining, Metals and Minerals Global Reputation Report revealed respondents placed priority on the industry’s efforts to fight climate change over its ability to secure a steady supply of raw…
December 13, 2023 Iron ore price falls after China policy meet disappoints on stimulus The steel-making staple lost as much as 2.9% in Singapore.
December 12, 2023 Iron ore price up as hopes of China stimulus resurface China's leaders started a closed-door meeting on Monday to discuss economic targets and map out stimulus plans for 2024.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
