The rapid rise in steel mills' profits and their output expansion have boosted demand, Sinosteel Futures said.

Over the next two years, China’s share of cobalt production is expected to reach half of global output.

UBS expects Chinese-controlled mines, including projects in Africa, to raise output to 705,000 tons by 2025.

Joe Manchin said he is "totally opposed" to allowing CATL to access US tax dollars that finance electric vehicle purchases.

CATL commanded a 37% share of the global market for EV batteries in 2022.

Beijing’s ability to manage the mismatch between its scarce natural resources and vast industrial output is now playing out in the market for lithium.

Beijing authorities are urging trading companies that store iron ore in big volumes at ports to sell some of their material.

Washington’s message at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston reflects growing concern that the rapid investment it is encouraging to fight climate change could backfire.