China’s companies are going to any length for a hold on lithium

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.

Bloomberg News | November 29, 2021 | 7:42 am

China’s coal prices plunge after govt signals more price regulation

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

Reuters | November 28, 2021 | 7:53 pm

Researchers develop anti-ageing chemistry to overcome next-gen lithium battery decay

Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences mimicked natural processes to stop the chemical degradation of electrolytes in high-voltage lithium batteries.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 28, 2021 | 7:08 am

The slump in the best indicator of China’s commodity trade is all about iron ore

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

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 26, 2021 | 10:14 am

After shaking up nickel, China’s Tsingshan sets sights on lithium

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.

Reuters | November 25, 2021 | 9:14 pm

Argentine state energy firm YPF spies lithium tie-ups with CATL

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

Reuters | November 25, 2021 | 3:33 pm

Dalian iron ore price hits 3-week peak on demand optimism

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

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 25, 2021 | 9:05 am

Return of Mao-era coal coupons show China’s crisis isn’t over

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

Bloomberg News | November 25, 2021 | 8:18 am

China’s Weiming to invest in $400 million Indonesia nickel matte project

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

Reuters | November 25, 2021 | 7:39 am

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China expands gold reserves at central bank for fifth month

Iron ore price falls to lowest in 3 months on weak steel demand

China’s lithium hub cuts back production after price collapse

Iron ore price expected to ease over next 5 years on slower demand growth and more supply

Shanghai Futures Exchange lowers margin requirements for metals trading

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