US carmakers passing up lithium from Australia’s first refinery
The joint venture between China’s Tianqi and Australian miner IGO in May produced the nation’s first battery-grade lithium hydroxide at its refinery near Perth.
BHP warns of inflation risks in 2023, says China demand to stabilize
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Copper price jumps on weaker dollar
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China Hongqiao: Plan to shift aluminum output on track despite Yunnan’s power woes
The government ordered primary aluminum producers to cut their power…
World’s top battery maker CATL grabs stake in DRC cobalt-copper miner
The world's top battery maker is taking an almost 25%…
