Ganfeng Lithium plans to buy 15% stake in Pastos Grandes project

The deal would give Ganfeng more access to resources in Argentina.

Reuters | March 5, 2024 | 7:27 am

Indonesia and China killed the nickel market

Cheap Indonesian nickel, controlled by China and dumped on the market, has collapsed nickel prices and forced global mine closures.

Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | March 4, 2024 | 2:03 pm

Huayou Cobalt chief proposes battery material policy to tackle overcapacity

China's LFP capacity will reach 5.75 million metric tons in 2025, while global demand is estimated to be about 2.67 million tons that year.

Reuters | March 4, 2024 | 6:46 am

AI, 5.5G networks to take mines to new “smart” level

The sector has embarked on a quest to transform operations by integrating connectivity, automation and artificial intelligence.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2024 | 5:21 am

World-beating mining stock turns big loser thanks to China slump

Iron ore behemoth Fortescue is tipped for the greatest earnings slowdown over the next year compared with peers.

Bloomberg News | March 3, 2024 | 2:58 pm

Solar power becomes coal’s greatest competitor in Asia-Pacific – report

A Wood Mackenzie report shows that the cost of electricity generated from renewable sources reached an all-time low in 2023 in the Asia-Pacific region.

Staff Writer | March 3, 2024 | 4:40 am

As batteries demand more cobalt, scientists figure out how to use less for blue pigments

Scientists have discovered a new blue pigment that uses less cobalt but still maintains a brilliant shine.

Staff Writer | March 3, 2024 | 2:10 am

Jiangxi Copper buys $212 million of First Quantum shares

The Chinese firm holds 18.4% of First Quantum.

Bloomberg News | March 1, 2024 | 11:37 am

Chinese outbound investment in EVs likely set new record in 2023

Chinese firms put $28.2 billion into EV-related industries last year.

Reuters | February 29, 2024 | 6:47 am

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Indian gold flips to premium as price dip lifts demand

Copper price hits $10,000/t as BHP bid shows tight supply pipeline

Iron ore price set for 3rd weekly rise on China demand

Miners struggle to finance projects amid surging battery demand — IEA

China’s March net gold imports via Hong Kong up 40% from Feb

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