June 24, 2019

Global copper mine production to grow 3.5% annually — report

Global copper mine production will see steady growth over the next few years, supported by markets with low operating costs and improving copper prices.

June 24, 2019

China’s CNMC agrees to work on Madagascar rare earth project

No value was put on the agreement but the Chinese company will also have the right to purchase 3,000 tonnes of rare earth products from the project within three years…

June 24, 2019

Chinese rare earth magnet producer to expand as EV demand booms

The importance of rare earths, has been thrust into the spotlight in recent weeks as China mulls whether to use its position as the world’s dominant supplier as a counter…

June 23, 2019

China’s Chengtun starts construction of 60,000-tonnes lithium project

The project is expected to produce 30,000 tonnes of lithium, 20,000 tonnes of battery-level lithium hydroxide and 10,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate.

June 21, 2019

The winners and losers from surging iron ore prices

In the world of metals and mining, sometimes it’s better to sell the raw product rather than the finished one.

June 21, 2019

Toyota Tsusho to wait on EV market before upping lithium investment

The EV market has boomed in recent years, but still makes up just a fraction of total car sales.

June 21, 2019

Dalian iron ore rises as supply crunch concerns persist

Demand for steelmaking raw materials continues to be robust despite heightened production restrictions in some regions.

June 20, 2019

China iron ore soars as Rio Tinto cuts shipments forecast

Mining giant Rio Tinto on Thursday lowered its guidance on volumes of iron ore it expects to ship from the key Pilbara producing region in Australia for the third time…

June 19, 2019

Chinese firms plan rare earth manufacturing hub in Hebei

A group of Chinese firms have jointly established a rare earths innovation centre in the country's Hebei province as part of a plan to develop a manufacturing base in the…

June 18, 2019

Copper price surges as supply worries return

Optimism US-China trade talks are back on track also lifts sentiment.