August 13, 2025 Toxic spill at China-owned Zambian mine 30 times worse than estimated At least 1.5 million tons of the poisonous substance escaped when a reservoir failed at the Sino-Metals Leach Zambia Ltd. mine.
August 12, 2025 US sanctions armed group, Hong Kong firms over Congo mining The Treasury Department said it was sanctioning the PARECO-FF, which it said controlled mining sites in Rubaya from 2022 to 2024.
August 12, 2025 Lithium miners retrace share gains with Chinese output in focus The lithium market was rocked on Monday after CATL confirmed the suspension of its Jianxiawo mine.
August 11, 2025 Chinese copper maker an unlikely winner from Trump’s tariffs Zhejiang Hailiang Co., a major manufacturer of copper tubes, has jumped nearly 20% since the Trump administration imposed tariffs at the end of July.
August 11, 2025 US vs. China on critical minerals – Sahar Hafeez China’s tightening grip on critical mineral exports is sending shockwaves through industries from defense to clean energy. In response, Washington has already […]
August 11, 2025 Iron ore price rises on report China mills to temporarily halt output Tangshan steel mills were ordered to stop output from Aug. 25 for cleaner air before Beijing’s Sept. 3 parade.
August 11, 2025 Lithium market soars as CATL shuts one of world’s top mines Tianqi Lithium spiked as much as 19% in Hong Kong, while Ganfeng Lithium jumped 14%.
August 10, 2025 CATL suspends output at China lithium mine for three months The suspension came after the company failed to extend a key mining permit which expired on Aug. 9.
August 8, 2025 Drones hover over CATL mine as lithium market anxiety rises The lithium sector has been buffeted in recent weeks by extreme volatility in the spot, futures and equity markets.
August 7, 2025 Fortescue secures yuan loan worth $2 billion for green energy plans The mining giant said at the end of July that it was scaling back and would scrap its green hydrogen projects locally and in the United States.
China to rein in copper, alumina capacity expansion under next five-year plan The country's economic planner will tighten oversight of copper and alumina projects from 2026 to 2030 to curb irrational investment. December 26, 2025 | 04:10 am
