Huayou commissions $300 million Zimbabwe lithium plant

The Arcadia plant took nine months to construct and started exporting concentrates in April.

Reuters | July 5, 2023 | 11:11 am

International miners set to benefit as China curbs germanium exports

China on Monday announced export restrictions on some gallium and germanium products, citing national security interests.

Reuters | July 5, 2023 | 8:44 am

China’s rare earths dominance in focus after mineral export curbs

China said on Monday it will impose export restrictions on gallium and germanium.

Reuters | July 5, 2023 | 7:56 am

Australia forecasts brutal lithium price correction as output surges

Top producer of battery metal Australia sees spodumene prices holding up in 2023 but next year declines of nearly 40% are likely.

Frik Els | July 4, 2023 | 3:46 pm

Global copper melting activity slows in June, despite China strength

The Earth-i global dispersion index fell to 45.9 in June from 46.2 in May.

Reuters | July 4, 2023 | 11:03 am

Xi’s metal curbs risk backfiring as G-7 seeks China alternative

The move underscores the dilemma facing President Xi Jinping as he seeks to counter US efforts to prevent China from accessing the chips needed to dominate technology.

Bloomberg News | July 4, 2023 | 9:44 am

Column: Old economy drags base metals lower in first half of 2023

The LME index of base metals has sunk from a January high of 4,356 to 3,704.

Reuters | July 4, 2023 | 8:13 am

EU concerned over China export controls on metals used in chips

China said the control on exports of gallium and germanium products from Aug. 1 was aimed at protecting national security.

Reuters | July 4, 2023 | 7:25 am

BYD picks Brazil for its first EV hub outside Asia

Brazil’s market has the potential to develop in the same way as China’s, with hybrid vehicles gradually giving way to pure EVs, BYD says.

Bloomberg News | July 4, 2023 | 4:10 am

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