Lithium liquidity jumps on CME as traders seek arbitrage playsOpen interest has continuously hit record after record since April.Bloomberg News | August 13, 2024 | 9:22 am
Column: Iron ore outlook dims as China inventories, steel output fadeRecent price moves and data on China's steel sector, which…Reuters | August 12, 2024 | 1:12 pm
China drives African lithium surge to lock in key battery metalThe continent is projected to account for almost 11% of…Bloomberg News | August 12, 2024 | 7:10 am
EU launches trade investigation into Chinese tinplate steel The EU launched the investigation to assess whether imports into the bloc are sold at excessively low prices. Reuters | May 16, 2024 | 8:00 am
Global coal phase-out to cost between $200 billion, $2 trillion – study Over $200 billion will be given as compensation to workers and local communities affected by coal phase-out programs globally. Staff Writer | May 16, 2024 | 5:38 am
Opinion: Tariffs on minerals from China are not enough Critical minerals consultant argues Western countries need duties on all minerals produced by Chinese-linked entities. Gregory D. Wischer | May 15, 2024 | 8:51 am
Iron ore price slides as prospects of softening demand, Biden’s new China tariff weigh US President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled steep tariff increases on an array of Chinese imports. Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 7:48 am
BYD postpones plans for 2025 Chile lithium cathode plant Production at the new plant was expected to begin around the end of 2025, representing a $290 million investment. Reuters | May 14, 2024 | 6:01 pm
US blames China’s CMOC for predatory tactics behind cobalt glut CMOC said in March that its Tenke and Kisanfu projects in Congo will produce more than 60,000 tons of cobalt this year. Bloomberg News | May 14, 2024 | 1:26 pm
Biden adds tariffs on Chinese critical minerals, EVs The tariff rate on natural graphite and permanent magnets will increase from zero to 25% in 2026. Staff Writer | May 14, 2024 | 8:55 am
Congo allows Zijin mine to resume operations, ministry letter says Mining operations at COMMUS could resume as long as the company ensured radiation levels remained in line with standards. Reuters | May 13, 2024 | 12:25 pm
Copper price above $10,000 as supply worries counter faltering demand Prices of copper have risen 17% this year on fears of shortages. Bloomberg News | May 10, 2024 | 7:58 am