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.
July 3, 2023 China’s Yunnan region ramps up aluminum production as power curbs eased Analysts had previously expected between 1-1.3 million tons of production to resume in the Yunnan region during the summer months.
July 3, 2023 BYD takes next steps on $290 million lithium project in Chile BYD in April was granted access to preferential prices for lithium carbonate in the country.
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.
US in talks with Brazil on rare earth partnership: FT Some diplomats and lobbyists see a "chance of a deal" materializing, Financial Times said, citing officials involved in talks. January 18, 2026 | 10:42 am
