September 24, 2021 China’s Chengxin, Tsingshan team up for $350m Indonesia lithium project The partners will build a plant to make lithium chemicals in Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park on the island of Sulawesi.
September 23, 2021 Russell: China goes after low-hanging coal fruit, the real challenge is at home President Xi Jinping’s promise to end China’s financing of overseas coal-fired power plants should be seen as a first step rather than a major effort to mitigate climate change.
September 23, 2021 Value of battery metals in new electric cars surges 177% year-on-year Lithium hydroxide prices are up 162% year to date and average lithium use per electric vehicle basis, including hybrids, jumped 19.5% year over year.
September 23, 2021 Iron ore price stable while China prepares for ‘possible storm’ Chinese authorities asked local governments to prepare for the potential downfall of debt-ridden China Evergrande Group, according to the Wall Street Journal.
September 22, 2021 Automakers look to hedge against China’s rare earth dominance European automakers are in discussions with Arafura Resources about sourcing elements outside China.
September 22, 2021 Copper price bounces back on Evergrande deal The main property unit of the Chinese real estate giant announced a deal over a $35.9 million bond interest payment due on Thursday.
September 22, 2021 Iron ore price back above $100 after Evergrande debt deal Iron ore will come under more pressure, falling to $80 to $90 a tonne heading into next year, said UBS Group.
September 22, 2021 China vows to end funding for overseas coal power plants China has been under the pressure from the US and other G-7 nations to halt its overseas support of coal power plants.
September 21, 2021 Ganfeng weighs dropping pursuit of Millennial Lithium Millennial’s assets have also attracted interest from China Molybdenum, which could consider joining CATL in a bid.
September 21, 2021 Copper price back below $9,000 on Evergrande jitters The global world refined copper market showed a deficit of 90,000 tonnes in June, compared with a surplus of 4,000 tonnes in the prior month.
Super Copper’s Cordillera project approved by Chile’s National Mining Authority The concessions cover approximately 6,858 hectares in the Atacama copper belt. December 24, 2025 | 11:24 am
