China State Grid plans record $89 billion spend amid green surgeThe grid operator for roughly 80% of the nation.Bloomberg News | January 15, 2025 | 12:36 pm
Value of 50 biggest mining companies drops by $126 billionThe world’s biggest miners are now worth $1.35 trillion after…Frik Els | January 15, 2025 | 11:25 am
US copper, platinum prices roiled as traders weigh risk of tariffsMetals including copper, silver and platinum have seen a sharp…Bloomberg News | January 15, 2025 | 7:06 am
Iron ore price logs weekly loss on soft demand but China stimulus limits fall Steel consumption has seasonally slowed, denting appetite for feedstocks including iron ore. Reuters | January 10, 2025 | 6:15 am
Zijin in talks to buy $6.4 billion China lithium miner Zijin, a global powerhouse in copper and gold, is advancing its push into the lithium sector with the potential acquisition of Zangge Mining. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 10, 2025 | 3:44 am
JV Video: Geopolitical tensions elevate mining’s strategic role, EY expert says Theo Yameogo, EY’s metals and mining leader for North America, notes how mineral security has become a key focus for nations facing increasing trade disputes. Northern Miner Staff | January 9, 2025 | 12:58 pm
Column: Global seaborne iron ore had a good 2024, but it’s all China The world's imports increased a modest 3.6% to a record high in 2024, however the boost was nearly totally driven by China. Reuters | January 9, 2025 | 7:14 am
Korea Zinc in talks with US buyers to supply antimony, chairman says China's export ban to the US disrupted the market for the mineral used in semiconductors. Reuters | January 9, 2025 | 6:52 am
Fortescue partners with China Baowu to tackle steel industry decarbonization Fortescue also aims to make all its iron ore products green by 2030. Reuters | January 8, 2025 | 10:09 am
China becomes world’s second-largest holder of lithium reserves, Xinhua reports China's lithium reserves have risen from 6% to 16.5% of the global total, state media reported. Reuters | January 8, 2025 | 7:05 am
Stubbornly resilient lithium supply remains hurdle to recovery Lithium prices have plunged since late 2022 on oversupply and slower-than-expected growth in electric vehicle demand. Bloomberg News | January 7, 2025 | 5:37 pm
Nippon Steel’s thwarted bid sets up tougher rivalry with Chinese mills Creating an entity to compete more effectively with China was touted as a key rationale behind the Japanese firm’s proposal to purchase US Steel. Bloomberg News | January 7, 2025 | 10:50 am