October 8, 2019

China tightens grip on Ivanhoe’s massive congo copper project

The deal ups Zijin’s holding to 13.88% from 9.8% and reduces Friedland’s to 13.2%, leaving two Chinese companies as the Canadian miner’s top shareholders.

October 7, 2019

Glencore inks 5-year cobalt supply deal with China’s GEM

It will provide at least 61,200 tonnes of cobalt hydroxide, or about a quarter of its annual production, to the Chinese company.

October 7, 2019

China’s gold-buying spree tops 100 tonnes during trade war

Beijing's move reinforces its standing as one of the major official accumulators as central banks stock up on the precious metal.

October 2, 2019

Rise of ethical investing, social license the top risks to miners

The mining and metals sector is facing greater scrutiny from end consumers, demanding a transparent, ethical supply chain.

October 1, 2019

Lithium at two-year low hobbles US bid to loosen China’s grip on market

The lowest lithium prices in over two years are hampering a handful of miners that want to challenge China’s dominance in the market.

October 1, 2019

US and Canada discuss supply of rare earths as China dominates

A joint action plan being drafted by senior officials in the two countries will be presented to the political party that forms the next government after the Oct. 21 election.

October 1, 2019

Lithium Americas, Ganfeng to build larger-scale mine in Argentina

The Caucharí-Olaroz lithium project is now expected to produce 40,000 tonnes of battery-quality lithium carbonate annually for 40 years.

September 27, 2019

China now produces 56% of the world’s steel

Chinese production up 9.4% so far this year, despite Beijing's pollution fight and slowing construction.

September 27, 2019

US steps up efforts to limit China’s control of critical minerals

Washington has expanded an initiative to promote mining of lithium, cobalt and other minerals in resource-rich countries.

September 26, 2019

Muskmobiles running rivals off the road

Worldwide, in the first half of this year, Tesla deployed more battery power than its next three biggest rivals combined.