Graphite buyers to boost imports ahead of China’s curbs – analysts

Top buyers of graphite from China include Japan, the United States, South Korea and India.

Reuters | October 20, 2023 | 10:33 am

China’s state reserve expected to buy 3,100t of cobalt – sources

Five major cobalt suppliers attended meetings held in Beijing this week to discuss prices and volumes of the purchases.

Reuters | October 20, 2023 | 8:53 am

China to tighten exports of key battery material graphite

The world's top producer will require export permits for some products from December 1 to protect national security.

Reuters | October 20, 2023 | 8:25 am

Indonesian copper-gold company storms ranking of world’s 50 most valuable mining stocks

Amid a wider slump, MINING.COM’s ranking was lit up by newcomer Amman Minerals, which now sits just outside the top 10 after minting at least six new billionaires since its July IPO.

Frik Els | October 19, 2023 | 2:54 pm

Column: Zinc market shifts to oversupply but where’s the metal?

Zinc has been the second weakest performer among the LME base metals pack so far this year.

Reuters | October 19, 2023 | 8:24 am

Taliban plans to formally join China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Beijing has sought to develop its ties with the Taliban-run government since it took over in 2021, even though no other country has recognised the administration.

Reuters | October 19, 2023 | 4:02 am

Canada should be prepared to scrutinize African copper mine sale, mining veteran says

The Khoemacau copper mine in Botswana, owned by Canada's Cuprous Capital, has attracted the interest of as many as three Chinese companies with state ties.

Steven Chase - The Globe and Mail | October 19, 2023 | 3:33 am