China Nov aluminum output boosted by growing demandThe world's biggest producer churned out 3.54 million metric tons of primary aluminum last month.Reuters | December 15, 2023 | 10:02 am
Falling solar production costs give China ‘enormous’ advantage over rivals — reportThe cost of producing solar modules in China has dropped…MINING.com Editor | December 14, 2023 | 12:36 pm
China approves first graphite export permits after rule changeChina started to require export permits for some graphite products…Reuters | December 14, 2023 | 6:55 am
China to scrutinize Ford-CATL deal to ensure core technology isn’t shared Ford said Monday the tie-up would see CATL’s battery technology licensed for use in a new $3.5 billion EV battery plant. Bloomberg News | February 16, 2023 | 1:53 pm
Congo demands $17bn more in infrastructure investments from China deal Under the Sicomines deal, Chinese investors committed to spending $3 billion on infrastructure, but the state auditor demanded that commitment be increased to $20 billion. Reuters | February 16, 2023 | 9:33 am
Copper price rebounds on Chinese demand revival hopes "The demand is bad but the outlook is good." MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 16, 2023 | 8:55 am
Column: Zinc turbulent as low stocks clash with expected surplus Zinc's early-year rally has quickly fizzled out as the market prices in a looming supply surge. Reuters | February 16, 2023 | 8:15 am
Albemarle expects 40% Chinese EV market growth to drive lithium demand Chinese lithium customers are not slowing orders and the country's stockpiles of cathodes and battery parts are decreasing. Reuters | February 16, 2023 | 7:16 am
South32 sees China manganese demand up as half-year profit falls A pick-up in property-related steel demand from China would underpin higher manganese prices in coming months, CEO Graham Kerr said. Reuters | February 16, 2023 | 6:57 am
Weak Chinese demand pushes aluminum price to five-week low Aluminum stocks in LME-registered warehouses have risen to 602,150 tonnes from 375,950 tonnes in mid-January. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 15, 2023 | 9:19 am
China thermal coal hits one-year low on slow industrial recovery The drop below key levels reflects bearish sentiment as China’s economic recovery hasn’t been as strong as expected. Bloomberg News | February 15, 2023 | 8:15 am
Global demand for lithium batteries to leap five-fold by 2030 – Li-Bridge Demand for lithium batteries in the United States is expected to grow more than six times. Reuters | February 15, 2023 | 8:03 am