August 20, 2025 Column: Iron ore blamed for BHP’s profit drop. It may get worse The average realized price BHP received for its iron ore fell by 19% over the financial year.
August 20, 2025 Tianqi open to renegotiating lithium refinery deal with IGO The refinery, the first lithium hydroxide plant to be built in Australia, has been grappling with operational issues and production delays.
August 20, 2025 Afghanistan says China seeks its participation in Belt and Road Initiative China was among the first countries to embrace the Taliban government after the US withdrawal in 2021.
August 20, 2025 Iron ore price dips on China blast furnace cuts, US trade restrictions China has mandated blast furnace production cuts aimed at improving air quality.
August 19, 2025 US targets Chinese steel and lithium for forced-labor scrutiny The measure is meant to help combat alleged repression of Uyghurs and other minorities in the province of Xinjiang.
August 19, 2025 China’s copper output falls from peak with overcapacity in focus Refined copper output dropped to 1.27 million tons in July, down from 1.3 million tons the previous month.
August 19, 2025 Iron ore price falls with BHP results, soft China demand in focus BHP blamed weaker iron ore and coal prices for its sliding profits.
August 19, 2025 China pledges to address India’s rare earth needs Chinese rare earth magnet exports to India are down 58% compared to January levels.
August 18, 2025 China’s rare earth exports jump to highest since January Volumes rose 69% to 6,422 tonnes, according to customs data compiled by Bloomberg.
August 18, 2025 Column: Lithium’s rally is super-charged with speculative spice News that CATL has suspended operations at its Jianxiawo mine has lit a fire under the market.
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