March 14, 2023

Column: Gold price bulls hope short-term bank contagion sparks longer-term rally

The metal rallied strongly on Monday after the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in New York.

March 14, 2023

China removes all remaining curbs on Australian coal imports

Imports could reach 1 million tons in the first half of March alone.

March 14, 2023

Scientists use crab shells to develop battery anodes

Research could provide a route to upcycle other wastes and help develop more sustainable battery technologies.

March 13, 2023

Iron ore price rises on improving China steel margins

The rapid rise in steel mills' profits and their output expansion have boosted demand, Sinosteel Futures said.

March 13, 2023

China to increase control over global cobalt supply — report

Over the next two years, China’s share of cobalt production is expected to reach half of global output.

March 12, 2023

China could control a third of the world’s lithium by 2025

UBS expects Chinese-controlled mines, including projects in Africa, to raise output to 705,000 tons by 2025.

March 10, 2023

US Senator blasts Ford’s battery deal with China’s CATL

Joe Manchin said he is "totally opposed" to allowing CATL to access US tax dollars that finance electric vehicle purchases.

March 10, 2023

CATL smashes profit estimate as EV sales soar

CATL commanded a 37% share of the global market for EV batteries in 2022.

March 10, 2023

China lithium probe puts spotlight on reserves and ESG risks

Beijing’s ability to manage the mismatch between its scarce natural resources and vast industrial output is now playing out in the market for lithium.

March 10, 2023

China tells iron ore traders to stop hoarding after rally

Beijing authorities are urging trading companies that store iron ore in big volumes at ports to sell some of their material.