August 10, 2023

Column: China’s renewed appetite for Australian coal disrupts Asia flows

For the first seven months of the year, the world's biggest coal importer saw arrivals of 261.18 million metric tons, up 88.6% from the same period in 2022.

August 10, 2023

Lithium mine auctions in China’s Sichuan draw thousands of high bids

Two lithium mine auctions in Sichuan province have received nearly 7,000 bids.

August 9, 2023

Ford shuts down in Brazil, and China’s top EV maker comes to the rescue

The resurrection of the former Ford plant represents the grand industrial ambitions of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

August 9, 2023

China’s new state-run agency explores expanding into spot iron ore procurement

A push into the spot iron ore market would expand the new state buyer's ability to secure lower prices.

August 9, 2023

China’s refined tin output drops 13% on-month

Production at 21 smelters with a total capacity of 320,000 metric tons was at 13,428 metric tons last month.

August 8, 2023

Peak Rare Earths inks Tanzania supply deal with China’s Shenghe

Peak will supply 100% of rare earths concentrate to Shenghe for an initial term of seven years.

August 8, 2023

Copper price lowest in nearly a month on Chinese trade data

Data showed China's imports and exports fell much faster than expected in July.

August 8, 2023

China July rare earths exports refresh an over three-year high on decent demand, restriction fears

China's exports of rare earths in July rose 49% from a year earlier.

August 7, 2023

China’s central bank adds more gold for a ninth straight month

Bullion held by the People’s Bank of China rose by 740,000 troy ounces in July.

August 7, 2023

How chilly relations with China are playing out for Canada’s miners

Three key stories have characterized the first half of the year.