China’s 2024 iron ore imports similar to last year – ValeImports by China, the world's biggest buyer, in 2024 are expected to be around 1.17 to 1.18 billion metric tons.Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 8:54 am
China issues draft rules to regulate booming lithium battery expansionThe rules would guide lithium battery firms to reduce manufacturing…Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 7:37 am
Firebird Metals confirms low-cost Chinese manganese operation with feasibility studyAccording to the feasibility study, the projected capex of the…Staff Writer | May 7, 2024 | 11:04 am
Copper price rebounds on signs that China’s economic recovery may be strengthening The Chinese official manufacturing gauge is expected to signal expansion for the first time since March. Staff Writer | September 29, 2023 | 9:05 am
China’s grip on critical minerals draws warnings at IEA gathering US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said the world is up against a dominant supplier of critical minerals willing to exploit its position for political gain. Bloomberg News | September 28, 2023 | 10:31 am
Mexico says lithium concessions under review after Ganfeng flags cancellations Ganfeng said Mexico's mining authorities had issued a notice to its local subsidiaries indicating nine of its concessions had been terminated. Reuters | September 28, 2023 | 10:12 am
Chinese and Russian aluminum groups sign deal to deepen ties The MoU comes ahead of a visit by President Vladimir Putin to China next month. Bloomberg News | September 28, 2023 | 10:05 am
Iron ore price rises as output in Chinese steel mills hits highest since October 2020 Daily hot metal output among 247 steel mills surveyed by Mysteel climbed to the highest level since October 2020. Staff Writer | September 28, 2023 | 9:25 am
China gold prices plunge the most since 2020, curbing record premium The precious metal fell 3.8% on the Shanghai Gold Exchange, with losses accelerating toward the end of the trading day. Bloomberg News | September 28, 2023 | 9:16 am
We need China’s critical minerals technology, not their metals China took control of almost all rare earth element processing and magnet manufacturing, in the space of about 10 years. Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | September 27, 2023 | 4:50 pm
Mexico not able to cancel Ganfeng Lithium concessions, chamber says Concessions granted before the lithium nationalization should not be altered, says the president of Mexico's mining chamber. Reuters | September 27, 2023 | 11:03 am
US-China tensions boost prospects for Mexico copper smelter plan Southern Copper is considering spending $1 billion-plus on a new smelter in Empalme, Sonora state. Bloomberg News | September 27, 2023 | 10:32 am