July 3, 2023 China to restrict exports of metals critical to chip production Gallium and germanium, along with their chemical compounds, will be subject to export controls starting Aug. 1.
July 3, 2023 China jumps ahead in the rush to secure lithium from Africa Mines across the continent are forecast to increase production of lithium raw materials more than 30-fold from last year’s volume by 2027.
July 3, 2023 China set to boost state cobalt reserves after tumble in prices The National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, the government stockpiling body, may buy about 2,000 tons of cobalt.
July 3, 2023 Iron ore price slumps as China production cuts spark fears of demand drop Market speculation about government intervention in the iron ore market last Friday weighed on sentiment as well.
July 3, 2023 ING sues legendary Chinese copper trader over $147 million debt Amount involves overdue payments owed by Triway International Ltd., a trading arm of Maike Metals International, founded by He Jinbi.
June 30, 2023 Premier African Minerals wants to resolve lithium supply spat with China’s Canmax The Chinese company said it would terminate the deal after Premier missed a deadline to start delivering spodumene concentrate.
June 30, 2023 Copper price rises despite slow recovery in China "There is no end in sight in the near future to the gloomy sentiment surrounding China's economic recovery," Commerzbank said.
June 30, 2023 Iron ore price set for best month in 2023 on China stimulus hopes Spot prices of China-bound iron ore have also climbed this month, buoyed by improved demand.
June 30, 2023 Researchers discover fault activation pattern in mining disturbance China-based researchers discovered a zigzag wave pattern on the relationship curve between coal mining and roof displacement in the vicinity of a fault.
June 29, 2023 Bolivia taps China, Russia’s Rosatom in bid to unlock huge lithium riches The deals follow a similar agreement in January with giant Chinese battery maker CATL.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
