March 5, 2023

China Nonferrous Metals Group in talks to invest in Kazakh copper smelter

Kazakhstan's largest copper producer and miner KAZ Minerals will also participate in the project.

March 4, 2023

China to develop more energy and mineral reserves, boost production

China should also promote research and development for the clean and efficient use of coal, Premier Li Keqiang said.

March 3, 2023

New Tesla motor technology could disrupt rare earths industry

Rare earth element companies may face pressure after Tesla unveiled plans this week to develop car motors without key critical minerals.

March 3, 2023

Iron ore price rises on demand optimism

Mills are ramping up production but their iron ore inventories are relatively low, supporting iron ore prices.

March 3, 2023

Australia sees trade talks continuing with China after investment ban on miner

Australia blocked Yuxiao Fund from raising its ownership of Northern Minerals.

March 2, 2023

Central banks extend gold buying streak in January — report

Central bank gold demand in 2023 picked up from where it left off in 2022.

March 2, 2023

CATL sells $405 million stake in Pilbara Minerals

CATL bought its 4.9% holding in the depths of the 2019 lithium downturn.

March 2, 2023

Copper price falls ahead of China’s annual parliament meeting

China is expected to set its GDP growth rate target at 5.5%-6% this year, according to ING.

March 2, 2023

Tesla comments spur plunge in China rare earth miner shares

Citing health and environmental risks, Tesla said its next drive unit will use a permanent magnet motor that doesn’t use rare earths.

March 1, 2023

Iron ore price jumps on China data, bullish steel demand outlook

China's manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) climbed to 52.6 last month, the highest reading since April 2012.