January 27, 2022 Canada says it saw no need to block China firm’s bid for lithium miner The opposition Conservatives said the Liberal government should have blocked Zijin Mining from buying Neo Lithium.
January 27, 2022 Iron ore price rallies on Australia supply fears, China demand hopes Potential disruptions are still just that, with actual export volumes holding up, writes Clyde Russell.
January 26, 2022 Tianqi Lithium returns to annual profit thanks to battery boom Chinese lithium carbonate prices have been on a tear, jumping by almost a third this year after surging more than 400% in 2021.
January 26, 2022 China’s 2021 gold consumption jumps by a third on-year as economy grows Consumption in the world's largest gold consumer rose 36.53% year-on-year to 1,120.9 tonnes.
January 25, 2022 CHARTS: Tesla v Volkswagen v BYD – battery power, lithium, nickel, cobalt use Most ambitious European automaker and Warren Buffet-backed Chinese EV and battery manufacturer unlapped themselves in 2021, at best.
January 24, 2022 In charts: Gold rally defies traditional headwinds BofA sees investment demand driving gold to $1,925 in 2022.
January 24, 2022 Lithium price hits ‘ludicrous mode’ as battery metal extends 400% gain Chinese lithium carbonate prices rose to a fresh record on Monday, as data showed a 35% month-on-month jump in electric-vehicle registrations in December.
January 24, 2022 China lets in most of the Australian coal stranded at its ports Most of the Australian coal used by steelmakers that was being held at Chinese ports in the wake of Beijing’s import ban has now been cleared.
January 24, 2022 Power problems take a toll on global aluminum output Europe's lengthening list of smelter casualties is a warning sign that power availability poses a fundamental challenge for the aluminum industry globally, writes Andy Home.
January 24, 2022 New developments improve dual-ion battery technology Chinese researchers have provided a solution to a problem that causes DIBs to malfunction when they recharge and discharge.
Polish recycler bets millions on Europe’s critical metals push Elemental Group plans to build a copper smelting and refining facility, taking up two-thirds of an $800 million investment. January 14, 2026 | 07:15 am
