April 1, 2025

Global battery market entering new phase with high demand, low prices – IEA

According to the IEA, global battery demand reached a historic milestone of 1 terawatt-hours last year, with annual electric car sales rising by 25% to 17 million.

April 1, 2025

Trump eyes executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining

The move would enable miners to bypass the ISA and obtain permits from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

March 31, 2025

MMG seeks to reassure investors amid Peru ‘illegal’ copper boom

The statement follows reports of a large, informal mine being run by local communities on the Sulfobamba area of the Las Bambas concession.

March 29, 2025

China’s mining investment under Belt and Road Initiative sets new record – report

China's overseas mining investment under its Belt and Road Initiative hit another peak last year at $21.4 billion.

March 28, 2025

China tightens rules on alumina expansion to tackle overcapacity

Companies won’t be allowed to build new alumina plants in heavily polluted areas, according to an aluminum industry development plan.

March 27, 2025

INSIGHT: Myanmar rebels disrupt China rare earth trade, sparking regional scramble

By capturing sites that produce roughly half of the world's heavy rare earths, the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) rebels have been able to throttle the supply of minerals used in…

March 27, 2025

Citi cuts copper price forecast, sees 25% US import tariff in second quarter

Citi lowered its three-month price outlook to $9,500 per tonne, down from $10,000 per tonne.

March 27, 2025

Column: Green iron is a prize worth billions, winning is the trick

The steel value chain accounts for 7% to 9% of global carbon emissions.

March 27, 2025

Jiangxi Copper warns of enduring volatility after profit miss

Copper prices spiked to fresh all-time highs this week.

March 26, 2025

Tianqi Lithium returns to loss on prolonged battery metal rout

The Chinese lithium giant posted a net loss of 7.9 billion yuan ($1.1 billion) in 2024 citing weaker prices.