China’s iron ore imports up 4% on month as steel outlook improves

Buyers are stocking up ahead of the end of the year and in anticipation of support from Beijing for the struggling property market.

Reuters | December 7, 2022 | 7:40 am

Red-hot lithium price rally cools as China’s BYD flags surplus

The battery material in China has continued to retreat from the all-time high hit last month as signs of demand weakness weigh on the market.

Bloomberg News | December 7, 2022 | 7:35 am

Tianqi exploring battery minerals processing options in Australia

Australia is seeking overseas investment into its critical materials industry as it seeks to become a green energy superpower.

Reuters | December 6, 2022 | 6:06 pm

BYD eyes Chilean lithium deals in search for EV fuel

BYD intends to provide technology for Chilean mines to directly extract lithium, and will secure supplies through offtake agreements with producers.

Bloomberg News | December 6, 2022 | 1:22 pm

US risks stoking inflation if carbon-linked tariffs hit China

China’s steel and aluminum exports are under attack once again, as the US and European Union weigh new tariffs linked to carbon emissions.

Bloomberg News | December 6, 2022 | 10:28 am

Argonaut Gold to sell Ana Paula project for $30 million to Heliostar

The companies also entered into an option agreement for Heliostar to acquire 100% of the San Antonio gold project, also in Mexico.

Staff Writer | December 6, 2022 | 8:51 am

Column: Tin must tame its wildness to meet coming demand surge

The faster the world moves towards the internet-of-things, the more tin will be needed to glue the expanding metaverse together.

Reuters | December 6, 2022 | 8:36 am

Lithium price to retreat from record as electric car sales slow

Rising supplies and China removing subsidies for electric vehicles mean a retreat is on the cards.

Reuters | December 6, 2022 | 7:39 am

Researchers call for an integrated mineral supply agreement between nations

The goal of a mineral supply agreement is that countries that have limited access to the raw materials needed to transition to a green economy are not left behind.

Staff Writer | December 6, 2022 | 7:03 am

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Iron ore price retreats as China’s bourse plans to limit trading volumes

China extends run of gold buying that’s helped support prices

Albemarle risks losing lithium market to China on weak prices

Rainfall plays key role in capping Chinese aluminum capacity

Battery metals lose luster as surge in supply outpaces demand

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