China’s state reserve expected to buy 3,100t of cobalt – sourcesFive major cobalt suppliers attended meetings held in Beijing this week to discuss prices and volumes of the purchases.Reuters | October 20, 2023 | 8:53 am
China to tighten exports of key battery material graphiteThe world's top producer will require export permits for some products from December 1…Reuters | October 20, 2023 | 8:25 am
Column: Zinc market shifts to oversupply but where’s the metal?Zinc has been the second weakest performer among the LME…Reuters | October 19, 2023 | 8:24 am
Climate systems ‘breakdown’ looms as coal investments soar Almost half the coal industry is expanding, with China leading the way. Bloomberg News | October 6, 2022 | 8:16 am
Surging coal, lithium prices can’t stem sell-off in top 50 mining stocks World’s 50 biggest mining companies have shed $627 billion since hitting highs in March this year even as investors pile into the best performing sectors. Frik Els | October 5, 2022 | 3:40 pm
The Top 10 EV battery manufacturers in 2022 Despite efforts from the United States and Europe to increase the domestic production of batteries, the market is still dominated by Asian suppliers. Visual Capitalist - Elements | October 5, 2022 | 9:52 am
Visualizing the world’s largest iron ore producers Iron is the fourth most abundant element on the planet after oxygen, silicon, and aluminum. Visual Capitalist - Elements | October 5, 2022 | 9:41 am
Copper price down on rate hike fears Also undermining copper was news of a possible labor deal in a mandatory mediation process to avoid a strike at Los Pelambres. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 5, 2022 | 9:13 am
Coal revival threatens to push power sector emissions to record Global carbon emissions from power plants may be headed for a record high this year. Bloomberg News | October 5, 2022 | 7:59 am
Global copper smelting edges higher in Sept, satellite data shows Weaker smelting activity in China was mainly behind the lackluster readings. Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 7:48 am
Australia could grab 20% of the world’s lithium refining by 2027 Several companies are building refineries in Australia that would turn locally-mined lithium ore into battery-grade chemicals. Bloomberg News | October 4, 2022 | 8:39 am
Copper price pressured by crumbling demand "It's clear we will have lower demand and potentially lower prices into the latter part of this year," says Bank of America. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 3, 2022 | 9:26 am