December 12, 2023 Rio Tinto says it is optimistic about China’s growth The comments came as China's economy has struggled to mount a strong post-pandemic recovery amid a deepening housing crisis.
December 11, 2023 China exchange adds lithium warehouses to allay fears of short squeeze China is the world's largest consumer and producer of lithium carbonate.
December 11, 2023 China likely to beat Europe, US in meeting battery metals demand through recycling – study China is the most likely candidate to first meet its entire demand for lithium, cobalt and nickel through recycling
December 8, 2023 Unstable electrolytes in lithium metal batteries now a bit more stable Chinese researchers have developed functional micro-arrays for efficient lithium metal anode interfaces.
December 7, 2023 CATL hits back at Duke Energy disconnecting batteries Utility firm said it had disconnected large-scale batteries made by thr Chinese company over security concerns.
December 7, 2023 China’s CMOC says geopolitics helped drive Australia sale CMOC agreed earlier this week to sell its 80% stake in the Northparkes copper and gold mine to Evolution Mining.
December 7, 2023 China November copper imports rise to highest in almost two years The Yangshan copper premium, an indicator of import demand, rose to a one-year high.
December 6, 2023 Allkem sees low lithium prices extending over near term Lithium prices overshot last year driven by China but this year fresh supply, including from Africa, has led to a collapse in prices.
December 6, 2023 China metals firms see US rules unlikely to upend supply chains Rules for battery components should apply from 2024, while critical minerals will be covered from 2025.
December 6, 2023 Surge in lithium stocks raise hope rout in EV metal almost done Tianqi Lithium and Ganfeng Lithium closed up 6.5% and 7%, respectively, in Hong Kong on Wednesday.
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
