July 5, 2023

Huayou commissions $300 million Zimbabwe lithium plant

The Arcadia plant took nine months to construct and started exporting concentrates in April.

July 5, 2023

International miners set to benefit as China curbs germanium exports

China on Monday announced export restrictions on some gallium and germanium products, citing national security interests.

July 5, 2023

China’s rare earths dominance in focus after mineral export curbs

China said on Monday it will impose export restrictions on gallium and germanium.

July 4, 2023

Australia forecasts brutal lithium price correction as output surges

Top producer of battery metal Australia sees spodumene prices holding up in 2023 but next year declines of nearly 40% are likely.

July 4, 2023

Global copper melting activity slows in June, despite China strength

The Earth-i global dispersion index fell to 45.9 in June from 46.2 in May.

July 4, 2023

Xi’s metal curbs risk backfiring as G-7 seeks China alternative

The move underscores the dilemma facing President Xi Jinping as he seeks to counter US efforts to prevent China from accessing the chips needed to dominate technology.

July 4, 2023

Column: Old economy drags base metals lower in first half of 2023

The LME index of base metals has sunk from a January high of 4,356 to 3,704.

July 4, 2023

EU concerned over China export controls on metals used in chips

China said the control on exports of gallium and germanium products from Aug. 1 was aimed at protecting national security.

July 4, 2023

BYD picks Brazil for its first EV hub outside Asia

Brazil’s market has the potential to develop in the same way as China’s, with hybrid vehicles gradually giving way to pure EVs, BYD says.

July 4, 2023

Lotte Energy moves to become copper foil leader by 2028

The South Korean firm aims in the to grab a 30% share of the global market for copper foil, a key component in EV batteries.