The chip shortage that’s gripped the car industry by the throat is a reminder to EV executives in China of what might happen if they run short of lithium.

Some coal miners at top mining regions have caped prices at 900 yuan a tonne.

The Baltic Dry Index suggests that the metal price will consistently trend downwards in the coming months.

Predominantly a stainless steel maker, the company came out of nowhere to become the world's top nickel producer in 2018 thanks to its pioneering use of low-grade nickel pig iron.

YPF President Pablo González said there were "great opportunities for joint ventures" with CATL.

Some Chinese banks had been told by financial regulators to issue more loans to property firms for project development.

The coupons are coming after a shortage of the fuel drove up prices and led to widespread power curbs last month.

Weiming is based in Wenzhou in China's Zhejiang province, the same city that is home to top global nickel producer Tsingshan Holding Group.