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.

December 5, 2023

Young Chinese spurn traditional investments in favour of gold

The trend underscores heightening uncertainty about growth prospects in the world's second-largest economy.

December 5, 2023

Copper futures dragged down by China’s credit downgrade

Moody’s Investors Service cut its outlook for Chinese sovereign bonds to negative, underscoring deepening global concerns over debt levels in the world’s largest consumer.

December 5, 2023

Column: US looks to shut China out of its battery supply chain

The Biden administration has unveiled plans to exclude Chinese entities from receiving any of the generous tax credits available for investing in the US EV supply chain.