November 24, 2023

Iron ore price eyes fifth weekly gain despite China intervention

China's state planner said it would closely monitor changes in the iron ore market.

November 23, 2023

China to tighten oversight on iron ore market after price rally

The state planner issued a similar warning in early September.

November 23, 2023

Nickel price at lowest since 2021 on oversupply concerns

The global nickel market had a surplus of 23,900 metric tons in September.

November 23, 2023

Column: Copper supply rethink as smelter treatment charges fall

The prospect of too many smelters chasing a finite amount of raw material is at the forefront of many Chinese producers' minds.

November 23, 2023

Lithium price rout deepens with battery metal now down 75% this year

Chinese prices of lithium carbonate are down 20% so far this month.

November 22, 2023

China shifts approach to fatal coal mining accidents to ensure supply security

In recent times, the prospect of a round of safety inspections in a mining hub like Shanxi would have fueled concerns over disruptions to output.

November 22, 2023

China-linked fund seeks ouster of Australia rare earths miner’s chairman

Yuxiao Fund, which owns a near 10% stake in Northern Minerals, wants chairman Nicholas Curtis removed as a director.

November 22, 2023

Giant lithium deposit in DRC sparks boardroom battle

The Manono project in the Democratic Republic of Congo has the potential to be one of the world’s largest sources of the battery metal.

November 22, 2023

China allows a trickle of critical minerals exports ahead of graphite curbs

China exported small amounts of two minerals crucial to high-tech manufacturing in October.

November 22, 2023

Base metal markets across LME are showing signs of surplus

Spot prices for the six key metals that dominate trading on the LME are all at a discount to futures.