New data maintained pressure on policymakers to launch more stimulus as demand remained weak.

It’s the latest twist in tensions between SQM and its Chinese shareholder after representatives of the two companies questioned each other’s real motivations.

A gauge tracking resources firms listed in Shanghai and Shenzhen has gained 10% in the past month.

The deal represents a supply of about 37% of Vanadium Resources' planned annual flake production capacity.

Iron ore prices extended gains to a second straight session on Tuesday.

China accounts for 70% of rare earths mining and 90% of refined output.

A string of mine closures has tightened concentrate availability with significant implications for the refined metal market.

A stuttering recovery in lithium prices is providing a fresh reminder of why the dramatic rally of recent years was followed by an even more breathtaking collapse.