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.
January 15, 2024 Iron ore price drops as China central bank’s rate move defies expectation China's central bank left the medium-term policy rate unchanged on Monday.
January 15, 2024 LME CEO aims to have first contracts with Shanghai futures exchange in 2024 The specific contacts to be launched with ShFE were still under discussion.
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.
CMOC bets on copper growth, maintains cobalt target Copper output is seen at 760,000 tons to 820,000 tons this year, rising as much as 11% from last year, the Chinese miner said. January 16, 2026 | 10:55 am
