China Top Stories

Gold demand to hit record with central bank buying, WGC says

Overall consumption climbed by about 3% to 4,899 tons last year, supported by strong demand in the OTC market, the World Gold Council says.

Bloomberg News | January 31, 2024 | 10:10 am

Activists, Hollywood take down top 50 mining company

The ranks of the most valuable mining companies in the…

Frik Els | January 31, 2024 | 8:31 am

Lithium market transition comes with delays, layoffs and M&As — WoodMac

Consultancy Wood Mackenzie says the market is moving towards maturity…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 31, 2024 | 3:45 am

State of strategic metals: navigating 2024 trends and global supply chain dynamics beyond China’s influence

Many factors, including economic conditions, technological advancements, and geopolitical events,…

Luisa Moreno | January 30, 2024 | 10:43 am

Pentagon plans AI-based program to estimate prices for critical minerals

The US Department of Defense plans to develop a program…

Reuters | January 30, 2024 | 9:01 am

Scientists use crab shells to develop battery anodes

Research could provide a route to upcycle other wastes and help develop more sustainable battery technologies.

Staff Writer | March 14, 2023 | 6:06 am

Iron ore price rises on improving China steel margins

The rapid rise in steel mills' profits and their output expansion have boosted demand, Sinosteel Futures said.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 13, 2023 | 5:57 am

China to increase control over global cobalt supply — report

Over the next two years, China’s share of cobalt production is expected to reach half of global output.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 13, 2023 | 5:09 am

China could control a third of the world’s lithium by 2025

UBS expects Chinese-controlled mines, including projects in Africa, to raise output to 705,000 tons by 2025.

Bloomberg News | March 12, 2023 | 6:07 pm

US Senator blasts Ford’s battery deal with China’s CATL

Joe Manchin said he is "totally opposed" to allowing CATL to access US tax dollars that finance electric vehicle purchases.

Reuters | March 10, 2023 | 12:33 pm

CATL smashes profit estimate as EV sales soar

CATL commanded a 37% share of the global market for EV batteries in 2022.

Bloomberg News | March 10, 2023 | 8:00 am

China lithium probe puts spotlight on reserves and ESG risks

Beijing’s ability to manage the mismatch between its scarce natural resources and vast industrial output is now playing out in the market for lithium.

Bloomberg News | March 10, 2023 | 7:52 am

China tells iron ore traders to stop hoarding after rally

Beijing authorities are urging trading companies that store iron ore in big volumes at ports to sell some of their material.

Bloomberg News | March 10, 2023 | 7:42 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

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