March 1, 2023

Gold price hits 1-week high on robust China economic data

The dollar hit a one-week low earlier Wednesday after China's yuan gained.

March 1, 2023

China’s lithium mining likely to face more scrutiny

Yichun suspended all lithium mining late last week to crack down on criminal activity.

February 28, 2023

Lithium price slide deepens as China battery giant bets on cheaper inputs

Rare discounts offered by Chinese battery giant CATL to automakers have accelerated a plunge in lithium prices.

February 28, 2023

Iron ore prices diverge on mixed market outlook

Supply remained relatively tight and demand will be supported by the pick-up in downstream steel demand, analysts say.

February 28, 2023

China lithium miners restart after government investigation

Some mines in one of China’s major lithium-production hubs have been allowed to restart.

February 28, 2023

China Natural Resources to acquire lithium mine in Zimbabwe

Africa's lithium production is likely to soar this decade, with the bulk of that coming from Zimbabwe.

February 28, 2023

Australia blocks Chinese investor from raising stake in rare earths miner

The Foreign Investment Review Board did not allow Northern Minerals' largest shareholder to boost stake on grounds of national interest.

February 27, 2023

Iron ore price falls on production curbs in China

Steel production hub Tangshan was required to shutter some capacity in response to heavy pollution.

February 27, 2023

Column: Nickel’s electric dreams turn into a pricing nightmare

The global nickel market flipped from deficit to surplus over the course of 2022.

February 27, 2023

China lithium probe shuts down a tenth of global supply

Some lithium operations in Yichun, Jiangxi province, have been halted as Beijing officials investigate alleged violations at the mines.