June 8, 2021 US must work with allies to secure electric vehicle metals – White House Biden has vowed to work with allies to secure minerals needed for EV vehicle batteries and process them domestically.
June 8, 2021 Russell: Asia coal prices surge, but China-Australia dispute means rally is uneven Thermal coal prices across Asia have surged to multi-year highs amid strong demand and some supply constraints, but some types of the fuel have done better than others.
June 8, 2021 Home: World’s largest aluminum producer still short of metal April was another record month for Chinese aluminium production, the latest in a series stretching back over a decade that has seen China's share of global output rise from 40%…
June 8, 2021 Tsingshan to ramp up aluminum production in Indonesia in 2023 – CRU The company is planning to build a 1 million tonnes per year aluminum smelter with Huafon Group at its industrial park on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
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.
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