June 8, 2021 Ganfeng to build new 50,000 tonnes-per-year lithium plant Ganfeng will set up a joint venture company in the city of Fengcheng for its latest plant, which will convert spodumene into lithium battery materials.
June 8, 2021 Biden administration sets up ‘strike force’ to go after China on trade The United States plans to combat unfair trade practices that have contributed to a "hollowing out" of supply chains.
June 7, 2021 Dalian iron ore price falls for third session as China steel prices slump Other steelmaking ingredients also weakened, with Dalian coking coal down 1.3% while coke slipped 0.5%.
June 7, 2021 Global uranium output tipped for growth as spot prices tick up – report Uranium production is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% between 2021 and 2025.
June 7, 2021 Iron ore price down as Chinese imports fall Chinese imports fell nearly 9% in May with further weakness expected in coming months, putting pressure on prices for the steelmaking material.
June 7, 2021 Why China is betting on Minmetals’ success with direct lithium extraction technologies Minmetals use of direct lithium extraction is seen as a first step in the development of domestic lithium resources.
June 6, 2021 Two killed, 14 missing in recent China coal mine accidents 14 people are still missing following a spate of recent Chinese coal mine accidents.
June 4, 2021 Copper price up as global smelting rebounds Copper prices rebounded as investors scooped up material at lower prices after heavy losses the previous day on fears that strong US economic data could spur tighter monetary policy.
June 3, 2021 Copper price crashes through $10,000 as China premium hits 9-year low China's appetite for overseas metal seems to be fading, with Yangshan copper import premiums falling to $28.50 a tonne, the lowest since at least 2012.
June 3, 2021 Iron ore rises despite China’s moves to lower prices Bank of America forecasts iron ore will average $172.2 a tonne this year; then $143.8 a tonne in 2022.
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