September 1, 2023 China stops work at more coal mines in Shaanxi over safety issues Safety inspectors in China's third-largest coal-mining regions ordered the suspension of operations of two more mines.
August 30, 2023 Lithium revival a dead cat bounce as prices slump to 20-month low Sales-weighted worldwide prices for lithium the lowest since December 2021 as weakness in China is exported elsewhere.
August 30, 2023 Zijin Mining slows M&A on valuations, geopolitical risks The number and scale of deals completed by the company is fewer than previous years, although it’s still “actively looking."
August 30, 2023 Iron ore price rises on prospects of fresh China stimulus Guangzhou became the first major Chinese city on Wednesday to announce an easing of mortgage curbs.
August 30, 2023 AI’s potential role in the coal industry AI can automate and optimize various processes in the coal industry, making them more efficient and accurate.
August 30, 2023 Graphite’s dominance of anode market likely to continue in the mid-term – report IDTechEx forecasts that graphite will remain the most widely used anode material in Li-ion batteries through the medium term with demand exceeding 2 million tonnes by 2029.
August 29, 2023 China zooms in on Latin America, Africa in critical minerals race — report China is expected to continue building its influence over key minerals such as lithium and cobalt across the developing world, according to S&P Global.
August 29, 2023 Chinese steel demand declining less than data suggests, says Vale executive Vale is "cautiously optimistic" about the largest global consumer of iron ore, as China's economy has proven resilient.
August 29, 2023 Iron ore’s unexpected rally shows pockets of China strength The one commodity that should be getting hammered by China’s worsening property crisis is actually doing rather well.
August 28, 2023 Researchers improve performance of all-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries The solid-state electrolyte can provide good charging and discharging performance for batteries even under -40°C.
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