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.

August 18, 2025

China hits back after US warning on toxic mine spill in Zambia

US envoy Michael Gonzales has said the incident could rank among the world’s worst such disasters.