November 7, 2022

Lithium frenzy sees China ceramics hub refocus on battery metals

Lithium has become super-expensive this year as car and battery manufacturers scour the planet for scarce supplies.

November 7, 2022

Copper price falls on Chinese demand fears

The country's zero-covid approach and lockdowns have squeezed its manufacturing sector and hit demand for industrial metals.

November 6, 2022

China’s Fosun to raise $561m from mining sale stake as part of asset selldown

Fosun had owned about 22.85% of Zhaojin Mining's shares and will retain a 2.85% stake in the Hong Kong listed company.

November 6, 2022

Methane cloud spotted by satellite near India waste site

Methane is routinely generated as a byproduct of oil and coal production.

November 6, 2022

China opposes Canada’s order on lithium mining investments

China's commerce ministry urged Canada to stop politicizing economic and trade issues.

November 6, 2022

Battery metals deployment rises as EV sales continue to climb

Rising sale numbers in battery materials supply chains are the consequence of global passenger EV registrations rising by 42% in 2022 H1 compared to the same period the year prior.

November 4, 2022

Copper price back above $8,000 on China reopening hopes

A former Chinese disease control official on Friday said that China will soon make substantial changes to its covid-19 policy.

November 4, 2022

Instead of phasing down coal the world is burning more than ever

Coal power generation could set a record for a second-straight year and remains the world’s biggest source of electricity.

November 4, 2022

Global copper smelting falls in October, satellite data shows

In nickel, global smelting activity fell in October, largely due to weakness in nickel pig iron output in China.

November 4, 2022

Column: Canada slams the door on China in critical minerals race

The Canadian government ordered Chinese companies to divest their holdings in junior mining companies planning to develop lithium deposits.