November 25, 2021

After shaking up nickel, China’s Tsingshan sets sights on lithium

Predominantly a stainless steel maker, the company came out of nowhere to become the world's top nickel producer in 2018 thanks to its pioneering use of low-grade nickel pig iron.

November 25, 2021

Argentine state energy firm YPF spies lithium tie-ups with CATL

YPF President Pablo González said there were "great opportunities for joint ventures" with CATL.

November 25, 2021

Dalian iron ore price hits 3-week peak on demand optimism

Some Chinese banks had been told by financial regulators to issue more loans to property firms for project development.

November 25, 2021

Return of Mao-era coal coupons show China’s crisis isn’t over

The coupons are coming after a shortage of the fuel drove up prices and led to widespread power curbs last month.

November 25, 2021

China’s Weiming to invest in $400 million Indonesia nickel matte project

Weiming is based in Wenzhou in China's Zhejiang province, the same city that is home to top global nickel producer Tsingshan Holding Group.

November 23, 2021

Iron ore price surges on hopes of increased steel production

Demand for five main steel products gained for two consecutive weeks, data from Mysteel consultancy showed.

November 23, 2021

Rare earth elements: Where in the world are they?

Most rare earth elements find their uses as catalysts and magnets in traditional and low-carbon technologies.

November 23, 2021

China’s coal crunch isn’t over yet as cold weather drives demand

A La Nina weather pattern will likely cause temperatures to plunge periodically through the winter, boosting demand to heat homes.

November 23, 2021

Coal phase-out may take longer than countries are willing to admit – report

Wood Mackenzie points out that the world will need coal-fired power to ensure an orderly transition to a low-carbon world.

November 23, 2021

Ghana backs Chifeng Gold’s acquisition of Wassa mine

The Ghanaian government has okayed Chifeng's acquisition of Golden Star, which owns 90% of the Wassa gold mine.