November 18, 2023

Antofagasta agrees lower 2024 copper charges with Chinese smelter

Antofagasta agreed to treatment and refining charges of $80 a tonne and 8 cents per pound with Chinese smelter Jinchuan Group.

November 17, 2023

Report to US Congress raises concerns over China’s rare earth control

China could effectively cut off 40–50% of global rare earth oxide supply.

November 17, 2023

Western lithium, graphite miners boost prices for ESG-friendly supply

The surcharges mirror a plan from the rare earths industry as Beijing exerts control of the critical minerals market.

November 17, 2023

CMOC sees electricity as constraint on Congo expansion

To improve the power supply, CMOC has been looking to tap hydropower projects and other new energy sources.

November 16, 2023

Nickel crisis shows LME could learn from China, Minmetals says

The LME has drawn fire from all sides since a massive nickel short squeeze caused prices to quadruple in a few days in March 2022.

November 16, 2023

Citi delivers around $155 million worth of zinc for rent deal

The US bank is expanding its footprint in metals after it agreed a similar zinc deal in August.

November 16, 2023

China’s controls on graphite exports “a loud wakeup call” for the US, says Graphex CEO

While there is a need for 200,000 tonnes of graphite to meet demand, the reality is, the current US supply capability is zero.

November 16, 2023

Death toll in China coal firm office rises to 26; at least 38 injured

President Xi Jinping urged the authorities to ensure more safety measures are put in place to avoid such incidents.

November 15, 2023

China’s Zhejiang province signs $5.14bn worth of deals with Indonesia

Deals were signed in areas such as new energy equipment manufacturing, metal material production and financial services.

November 15, 2023

Codelco cuts cocktail party, tables in key Asia copper event amid restructuring

Codelco chairman has said the company is reassessing the costs of upgrades to the life of its mines.