August 15, 2023

China’s Canmax resolves lithium offtake dispute with Premier African Minerals

Canmax had moved to terminate the deal in June after Premier failed to start delivering the lithium concentrate as promised.

August 15, 2023

Column: China’s iron ore imports may hold up despite gloomy economy

The Chinese central bank cut policy rates on Tuesday, the second reduction in three months.

August 15, 2023

Iron ore price climbs as China’s PBOC cuts rates to support recovery

The metal rose after the People’s Bank of China cut the rate on one-year loans by 15 basis points — the most since 2020.

August 14, 2023

China’s gold prices rising higher than rest of world due to import curbs

The swing to a premium is being driven by tighter supply in China, the World Gold Council said in a report last week.

August 14, 2023

Syrah pins hopes of mine restart on end of China supply glut

Syrah offers one of the few non-Chinese options for those seeking graphite material through its mine in Mozambique.

August 14, 2023

Iron ore price falls on worries of steel output cut in China

Lackluster Chinese demand and property market deterioration also added pressure.

August 11, 2023

Copper price lowest in 3 months on weak economic data out of China

Concerns over the property sector have resurfaced due to the potential debt restructuring by Country Garden, China's leading private property developer.

August 11, 2023

Moon mining – Why major powers are eyeing a lunar gold rush

Russia launched its first moon-landing spacecraft in 47 years on Friday.

August 11, 2023

Routes of electric trackless vehicles may be inspired by honeybees

The foraging behaviour of honeybees might be useful in figuring out the most energy-efficient routes for electric trackless rubber-tired vehicles.

August 10, 2023

Australia’s Genmin signs MoU with Chinese firm to supply iron ore products

Genmin will sell and deliver 2.4 million tonnes per annum of iron ore products to Hunan Valin Steel.