October 6, 2023 China’s giant iron ore buyer starts supply talks with top miners The group is seeking preferential terms on transport, grades and delivery arrangements.
October 6, 2023 China’s grip on germanium gets challenged by new Congo plant China restricted exports of the metal in August amid an escalation of trade war on technology with the US and Europe.
October 6, 2023 Nickel foam may enhance the performance of lithium-sulphur batteries Lithium-sulphur batteries are identified as a promising energy storage system because of their ultrahigh energy density and large theoretical capacity.
October 5, 2023 Chinese lithium plunge has created huge discount to US prices The spread offers traders an opportunity to make money, but also highlights just how bearish the outlook is in the top EV producer.
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.
EU said to allow telecoms copper switch-off delay to 2035 The move would give national governments discretion to set their own copper phase-out timelines based on local market conditions, network readiness and consumer impact. January 15, 2026 | 10:54 am
