August 19, 2020

China plans to boost cobalt reserves as virus spurs supply risks

Cobalt prices have climbed 10% in the past month amid concerns that shipments could be affected by anti-virus measures in parts of Africa.

August 18, 2020

Iron ore price rockets to highest since January 2014

China's $680 billion post-pandemic splurge on infrastructure sparks record steel output and soaring iron ore price.

August 18, 2020

MINING.COM EV Metal Index surges 64% as Europe tops China

Sales of electric cars in Western Europe sporting cobalt, nickel -heavy batteries reach 500,000 units, surpassing China as world's no. 1 EV market.

August 18, 2020

GRAPHIC-Reprieve for molybdenum prices from China’s import surge

Chinese demand and imports have revitalised prices, but a reversal is expected as local production ramps up after disruptions.

August 16, 2020

China’s CATL is developing new EV battery with no nickel, cobalt, exec says

The new battery type will be different from existing NCA, NCM and LFP batteries and will have no expensive metals like nickel or cobalt.

August 16, 2020

Tianqi Lithium president leaves embattled Chinese firm

Vivian Wu left the company as Tianqi looks for a way out of a perilous financial situation.

August 14, 2020

Gold price sees worst week since June

Despite this week’s decline, gold is still up almost 30% this year.

August 14, 2020

China approves merger of two coal giants

Shandong Energy Group and Yankuang Group's business combination creates China’s second-largest coal producer.

August 13, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Gold price vs stock chart shows bullion is far from expensive, Shandong calls on Canada to approve Arctic mine, Star Diamond and Rio Tinto to face off in court

August 13, 2020

Russia has $1.5bn plan to dent China’s rare earth dominance

Initiative is in line with other countries, such as US, which are also trying to curb their reliance on China, home to 63% of global production.