February 17, 2023

Congo watchdog wants billions of dollars more From China infra deal

Congo hasn’t been adequately compensated for the copper and cobalt reserves it contributed to the venture, the General Inspectorate of Finance said.

February 17, 2023

China’s Maike Group applies to court for restructuring

The company was China's top copper trader by import volumes.

February 16, 2023

China to scrutinize Ford-CATL deal to ensure core technology isn’t shared

Ford said Monday the tie-up would see CATL’s battery technology licensed for use in a new $3.5 billion EV battery plant.

February 16, 2023

Congo demands $17bn more in infrastructure investments from China deal

Under the Sicomines deal, Chinese investors committed to spending $3 billion on infrastructure, but the state auditor demanded that commitment be increased to $20 billion.

February 16, 2023

Copper price rebounds on Chinese demand revival hopes

"The demand is bad but the outlook is good."

February 16, 2023

Column: Zinc turbulent as low stocks clash with expected surplus

Zinc's early-year rally has quickly fizzled out as the market prices in a looming supply surge.

February 16, 2023

Albemarle expects 40% Chinese EV market growth to drive lithium demand

Chinese lithium customers are not slowing orders and the country's stockpiles of cathodes and battery parts are decreasing.

February 16, 2023

South32 sees China manganese demand up as half-year profit falls

A pick-up in property-related steel demand from China would underpin higher manganese prices in coming months, CEO Graham Kerr said.

February 15, 2023

Weak Chinese demand pushes aluminum price to five-week low

Aluminum stocks in LME-registered warehouses have risen to 602,150 tonnes from 375,950 tonnes in mid-January.

February 15, 2023

China thermal coal hits one-year low on slow industrial recovery

The drop below key levels reflects bearish sentiment as China’s economic recovery hasn’t been as strong as expected.