China Top Stories

Bolivia shortlists four companies to develop lithium pilot plants

China's CBC, Italy's Protecno, France's Eramet and Australia's Eau Lithium have made it to the second round of the tender.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 4, 2024 | 7:58 am

Iron ore price tumbles toward $90 on weak Chinese steel outlook

The most actively traded January iron ore contract on China's…

Staff Writer | September 4, 2024 | 7:51 am

Uranium market under pressure, but long-term outlook remains positive

BMO expects uranium demand to grow by 2.9% yearly through…

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | September 3, 2024 | 4:02 pm

Sinomine says its Tsumeb smelter contains over 700t of germanium

Germanium is a critical mineral used in chipmaking, infrared technology,…

Reuters | September 3, 2024 | 10:43 am

Column: Fading China optimism hits iron ore prices, but not yet volumes

The property sector has so far failed to respond to…

Reuters | September 3, 2024 | 8:39 am

Mexico to seek deal over disputed mining concession with Ganfeng

Mexican President López Obrador announced his government's intent to negotiate with the Chinese lithium miner following its arbitration case over a disputed concession.

Staff Writer | June 27, 2024 | 9:44 am

China’s Norinco agrees to buy struggling Congo cobalt miner Chemaf

The deal with Norin Mining will enable Chemaf to settle its debts.

Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 7:43 am

London Metal Exchange mulls adding warehouse in Hong Kong

The LME is exploring whether to license a warehouse in Hong Kong as it seeks to strengthen services to clients in China.

Bloomberg News | June 27, 2024 | 7:40 am

In race to regain rare earth glory, Europe falls short on mineral goals

The European continent has rich rare earth deposits, but there is currently no mining of them.

Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 7:33 am

Copper price extends slide on soft Chinese demand and stronger dollar

The metal has shed 14% since rocketing to a record above $11,000 a ton in May.

Bloomberg News | June 26, 2024 | 6:48 am

Iron ore price extends gains on sustained China demand, property stimulus

Beijing on Wednesday lowered the minimum down payment ratio for first home buyers to no less than 20%.

Reuters | June 26, 2024 | 6:42 am

De Beers sales drop to $315m amid search for new owner

Provisional figure is less than the $383 million fetched in the previous sales cycle and the $456 million sold at this time last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 26, 2024 | 3:50 am

Column: Copper stocks surge offers little relief for CME shorts

Rising global exchange stocks of copper have damped bullish spirits.

Reuters | June 25, 2024 | 2:13 pm

Ganfeng sues Mexico over lithium permit cancellation

The Chinese lithium giant and two of its subsidiaries filed for arbitration at the World Bank's centre for investment disputes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 24, 2024 | 9:55 am

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