China’s lithium giants notch earnings records on supply crunch

Lithium prices have jumped almost 80% in China this year, with the recent power crunch in Sichuan, home to over one-fifth of the country’s lithium production, adding impetus to the rally.

Bloomberg News | August 31, 2022 | 3:26 am

Iron ore price below $100 on China steel curbs

Steel prices also stretched losses after several big Chinese cities, including Shenzhen and Dalian, escalated covid-19 restrictions.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 30, 2022 | 9:16 am

China’s Sichuan, Chongqing resume power supply to industry

Tianqi Lithium said its factory in Sichuan's Shehong city resumed normal production.

Reuters | August 30, 2022 | 8:45 am

China-linked bots attacking rare earths producer ‘every day’

Fake social media accounts linked to the Chinese Communist Party are posting daily attacks on Lynas Rare Earths, according to the company.

Bloomberg News | August 29, 2022 | 8:01 am

Column: China steel sector turning the corner as demand, margins improve

Steel mills have been signaling that production is likely to rise in September, writes Clyde Russell.

Reuters | August 29, 2022 | 7:47 am

China needs to review EV battery emissions, CATL founder says

China is one of the world’s major vehicle-battery production centers but seems to have lagged behind other countries in terms of handling emissions in the manufacturing process.

Bloomberg News | August 28, 2022 | 7:53 am