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.
February 15, 2023 Global demand for lithium batteries to leap five-fold by 2030 – Li-Bridge Demand for lithium batteries in the United States is expected to grow more than six times.
February 14, 2023 Australia’s bid to break China’s lithium dominance hit by delay Wesfarmers said the start of its lithium refinery has been pushed back to the first half of 2025.
Ma’aden selects Metso to deliver a gold processing plant to Ar Rjum mine The order includes process electrification, field instrumentation and automation. January 15, 2026 | 03:25 pm
