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China’s February net gold imports via Hong Kong nearly halved m/m

China's net gold imports via Hong Kong slumped about 48% in February to the lowest level since November.

Reuters | March 26, 2024 | 6:52 am

Iron ore hit by fresh selling as traders fret over China demand

The absence of strong policy signals from Beijing has fueled…

Bloomberg News | March 26, 2024 | 5:05 am

China coal industry group says output at accident-hit mining hubs back to normal

A recent spike in coal mine accidents had pushed authorities…

Reuters | March 26, 2024 | 5:02 am

Indonesia’s Antam to start building new nickel smelter, HPAL plant in 2025

The projects are part of Antam's deal with China's Ningbo…

Reuters | March 25, 2024 | 6:47 pm

SQM spars with China partner over Codelco deal

Tianqi acquired a near-quarter share of SQM in 2018 for…

Reuters | March 25, 2024 | 3:32 pm

Lotte Energy moves to become copper foil leader by 2028

The South Korean firm aims in the to grab a 30% share of the global market for copper foil, a key component in EV batteries.

Staff Writer | July 4, 2023 | 3:53 am

China’s Yunnan region ramps up aluminum production as power curbs eased

Analysts had previously expected between 1-1.3 million tons of production to resume in the Yunnan region during the summer months.

Reuters | July 3, 2023 | 11:38 am

BYD takes next steps on $290 million lithium project in Chile

BYD in April was granted access to preferential prices for lithium carbonate in the country.

Bloomberg News | July 3, 2023 | 10:24 am

China to restrict exports of metals critical to chip production

Gallium and germanium, along with their chemical compounds, will be subject to export controls starting Aug. 1.

Bloomberg News | July 3, 2023 | 9:56 am

China jumps ahead in the rush to secure lithium from Africa

Mines across the continent are forecast to increase production of lithium raw materials more than 30-fold from last year’s volume by 2027.

Bloomberg News | July 3, 2023 | 9:36 am

China set to boost state cobalt reserves after tumble in prices

The National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, the government stockpiling body, may buy about 2,000 tons of cobalt.

Bloomberg News | July 3, 2023 | 8:34 am

Iron ore price slumps as China production cuts spark fears of demand drop

Market speculation about government intervention in the iron ore market last Friday weighed on sentiment as well.

Reuters | July 3, 2023 | 8:25 am

ING sues legendary Chinese copper trader over $147 million debt

Amount involves overdue payments owed by Triway International Ltd., a trading arm of Maike Metals International, founded by He Jinbi.

Bloomberg News | July 3, 2023 | 5:20 am

Premier African Minerals wants to resolve lithium supply spat with China’s Canmax

The Chinese company said it would terminate the deal after Premier missed a deadline to start delivering spodumene concentrate.

Reuters | June 30, 2023 | 10:57 am

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