Lithium price plunge is pitting Cathie Wood against sector veterans

Lithium carbonate in China has tumbled almost 30% since touching a record in November.

Bloomberg News | February 21, 2023 | 7:44 am

Perovskites may soon beat silicon’s efficiency in solar cells

Researchers are proposing a novel, physics-based approach to synthesizing perovskites.

Staff Writer | February 21, 2023 | 5:52 am

China’s Baowu seeks deeper ties with Rio Tinto on iron ore trade

Baowu is looking to benefit from efforts to repair trade relations between China and Australia.

Bloomberg News | February 20, 2023 | 10:07 am

Congo watchdog wants billions of dollars more From China infra deal

Congo hasn’t been adequately compensated for the copper and cobalt reserves it contributed to the venture, the General Inspectorate of Finance said.

Bloomberg News | February 17, 2023 | 10:17 am

China’s Maike Group applies to court for restructuring

The company was China's top copper trader by import volumes.

Reuters | February 17, 2023 | 8:17 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

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Iron ore futures retreat amid weak China data

Rio Tinto sees stimulus boost in China to drive gradual recovery for iron ore demand

China cobalt buyers use global glut to challenge pricing

Australia sends biggest copper concentrate shipment to China since 2020

Iron ore price drops as China central bank’s rate move defies expectation

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