The little known metals giant that rules a global market

When China’s Vital Materials bought up a $600 million stockpile of critical minerals in early 2020, it barely raised an eyebrow outside the niche world of minor metals.

Bloomberg News | July 25, 2023 | 8:13 am

Huayou Cobalt boosts nickel capacity in Indonesia

Huayou also said on Tuesday that its mining unit Huayou International Mining plans to buy a 50.15% stake in privately owned Perlux Limited.

Reuters | July 25, 2023 | 7:28 am

Copper price surges ahead of China Politburo meeting

China's state planner on Monday unveiled measures to spur activity of private investment.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 24, 2023 | 9:23 am

Ranked: The world’s top cobalt producing countries

Cobalt, an essential component for certain types of EV batteries, has seen a significant shift in its global production landscape.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | July 24, 2023 | 9:00 am

116 mines shut, people evacuated due to flooding in northeast China

Rainfall is expected to continue over the next two days.

Bloomberg News | July 24, 2023 | 8:32 am

Hoarding: European warehouses storing €7 billion worth of solar panels – report

Chinese-manufactured solar photovoltaic panels are piling up in European warehouses, with approximately 40 gigawatts-direct current of capacity in storage.

Staff Writer | July 23, 2023 | 7:27 am

Ten GWh of sodium-ion batteries expected to be installed by 2025 – report

IDTechEx predicts that by 2025, around 10 GWh of sodium-ion batteries will be installed.

Staff Writer | July 23, 2023 | 6:45 am

US lawmakers probe Ford Michigan deal with Chinese battery maker

The letter to Ford asks the company to detail the number of Chinese nationals who will be employed at its plant in Michigan.

Bloomberg News | July 21, 2023 | 4:40 pm

CHARTS: Value of world’s 50 biggest mining companies slump $356bn from post-pandemic peak

MINING.COM’s ranking of world’s biggest miners welcomes the first Indonesian company to the top tier and Perth as the city hosting the greatest number on the list.

Frik Els | July 21, 2023 | 2:35 pm

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