Blade runners: how LFP batteries brought EV metal markets back to earthIn a few short years, LFP batteries crushed nickel and cobalt mining markets and new technology could do the same to lithium.Frik Els | January 5, 2024 | 9:48 am
First Quantum said to be in talks with Jiangxi over Zambian minesThe rumoured negotiations could see Jiangxi buying one of the…Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2024 | 9:03 am
Copper prices fall on stronger US dollarCopper prices fell as reduced bets for an early Fed…Staff Writer | January 5, 2024 | 4:51 am
Don’t let China control clean energy supply chain, US officials warn 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. Reuters | March 9, 2023 | 11:11 am
Iron ore price up on rising Chinese steel output The downstream steel demand has been continuously recovering, said a senior analyst at Mysteel. Staff Writer | March 9, 2023 | 8:47 am
Column: Tesla hits the brakes but rare earths juggernaut rolls on EV motors represent around 12% of global magnet consumption with Tesla accounting for 15-20% of the sector's demand. Reuters | March 9, 2023 | 7:51 am
Canada will not retrospectively target Chinese investments in mining companies, minister says In November, Canada had asked three Chinese companies to sell their stakes in Toronto-listed lithium explorers following a national security review. Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 11:21 am
China copper exports to jump in rare deliveries to LME depots At least four major smelters are planning to deliver between 23,000 and 45,000 tons of refined copper in total to LME depots in Asia. Bloomberg News | March 8, 2023 | 9:47 am
BHP CEO says he is optimistic about Chinese economy this year BHP last month reported a steeper-than-expected 32% fall in first-half profit. Reuters | March 6, 2023 | 3:26 pm
Metals catch a chill as Beijing shies away from major stimulus Commodities from copper to iron ore fell after China set a cautious economic growth target of about 5% for the year. Bloomberg News | March 6, 2023 | 1:02 pm
Iron ore slides after China seeks advice on rising prices "Some market participants with long positions liquidated their positions today to lock profits," analyst says. Reuters | March 6, 2023 | 9:49 am
Canada’s crackdown on Chinese funding is hurting miners, Friedland says China has built up stakes in more than two dozen Canadian mining companies, including some of the industry’s biggest names. Bloomberg News | March 5, 2023 | 4:41 pm