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.
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
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am
Rio Tinto’s bid for Glencore piles pressure on BHP If BHP keeps out of the current talks, it may consider another deal to retain its leadership. January 11, 2026 | 07:49 am