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Copper price retreats on concern over rate hikes, China demand

US business activity unexpectedly rebounded to an eight-month high in February.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 22, 2023 | 9:40 am

Column: Iron ore prices jabbed higher by prongs of China demand, supply woes

The supply shortage and expectations of increasing Chinese demand are…

Reuters | February 22, 2023 | 8:08 am

Column: Another Yunnan power blow to China’s aluminum output

The province's hydroelectric grid has struggled with prolonged drought and…

Reuters | February 22, 2023 | 7:51 am

Goldman’s Currie says China recovery ‘A-OK’, commodities to jump

Goldman Sachs expects returns from commodities over 12 months of…

Bloomberg News | February 22, 2023 | 7:44 am

Xi prods rescuers as China mine accident leaves dozens missing

Collapsed in coal mine in northern China caused two deaths…

Bloomberg News | February 22, 2023 | 7:13 am

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China’s Chengxin, Tsingshan team up for $350m Indonesia lithium project

The partners will build a plant to make lithium chemicals in Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park on the island of Sulawesi.

Reuters | September 24, 2021 | 7:58 am

Russell: China goes after low-hanging coal fruit, the real challenge is at home

President Xi Jinping’s promise to end China’s financing of overseas coal-fired power plants should be seen as a first step rather than a major effort to mitigate climate change.

Reuters | September 23, 2021 | 10:27 pm

Value of battery metals in new electric cars surges 177% year-on-year

Lithium hydroxide prices are up 162% year to date and average lithium use per electric vehicle basis, including hybrids, jumped 19.5% year over year.

MINING.com Editor | September 23, 2021 | 11:36 am

Iron ore price stable while China prepares for ‘possible storm’

Chinese authorities asked local governments to prepare for the potential downfall of debt-ridden China Evergrande Group, according to the Wall Street Journal.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 23, 2021 | 7:57 am

Automakers look to hedge against China’s rare earth dominance

European automakers are in discussions with Arafura Resources about sourcing elements outside China.

Bloomberg News | September 22, 2021 | 6:27 pm

Copper price bounces back on Evergrande deal

The main property unit of the Chinese real estate giant announced a deal over a $35.9 million bond interest payment due on Thursday.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 22, 2021 | 9:06 am

Iron ore price back above $100 after Evergrande debt deal

Iron ore will come under more pressure, falling to $80 to $90 a tonne heading into next year, said UBS Group.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 22, 2021 | 8:44 am

China vows to end funding for overseas coal power plants

China has been under the pressure from the US and other G-7 nations to halt its overseas support of coal power plants.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 22, 2021 | 3:42 am

Ganfeng weighs dropping pursuit of Millennial Lithium

Millennial’s assets have also attracted interest from China Molybdenum, which could consider joining CATL in a bid.

Bloomberg News | September 21, 2021 | 9:40 am

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