October 5, 2023 Column: INSG forecasts a third consecutive year of nickel surplus Global nickel production will outpace demand to the tune of 239,000 metric tons next year, according to the study group.
October 5, 2023 Chile’s government looks to China to upgrade its economy beyond commodities While Chile’s trade with China surpassed $65 billion last year, most of its exports are dominated by copper and much of it is shipped in the form of concentrates
October 4, 2023 Lithium stocks tumble amid declining prices Ganfeng Lithium and Tianqi Lithium have plunged 51% and 32% respectively since January.
October 2, 2023 Slumping lithium prices signal angst over China’s demand outlook Lithium prices are spiraling down toward the lowest level in two years on concerns over the strength of Chinese demand.
September 29, 2023 Copper price rebounds on signs that China’s economic recovery may be strengthening The Chinese official manufacturing gauge is expected to signal expansion for the first time since March.
September 28, 2023 China’s grip on critical minerals draws warnings at IEA gathering US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said the world is up against a dominant supplier of critical minerals willing to exploit its position for political gain.
September 28, 2023 Mexico says lithium concessions under review after Ganfeng flags cancellations Ganfeng said Mexico's mining authorities had issued a notice to its local subsidiaries indicating nine of its concessions had been terminated.
September 28, 2023 Chinese and Russian aluminum groups sign deal to deepen ties The MoU comes ahead of a visit by President Vladimir Putin to China next month.
September 28, 2023 Iron ore price rises as output in Chinese steel mills hits highest since October 2020 Daily hot metal output among 247 steel mills surveyed by Mysteel climbed to the highest level since October 2020.
September 28, 2023 China gold prices plunge the most since 2020, curbing record premium The precious metal fell 3.8% on the Shanghai Gold Exchange, with losses accelerating toward the end of the trading day.
China’s November net gold imports via Hong Kong more than doubled from October Spot gold prices have risen about 72% this year, hitting a record $4,549.71 an ounce on Friday, the biggest annual gain since 1979. December 29, 2025 | 07:35 am
