World-beating mining stock turns big loser thanks to China slumpIron 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 – reportA Wood Mackenzie report shows that the cost of electricity…Staff Writer | March 3, 2024 | 4:40 am
Jiangxi Copper buys $212 million of First Quantum sharesThe Chinese firm holds 18.4% of First Quantum.Bloomberg News | March 1, 2024 | 11:37 am
China gold prices plunge the most since 2020, curbing record premium The precious metal fell 3.8% on the Shanghai Gold Exchange, with losses accelerating toward the end of the trading day. Bloomberg News | September 28, 2023 | 9:16 am
We need China’s critical minerals technology, not their metals China took control of almost all rare earth element processing and magnet manufacturing, in the space of about 10 years. Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | September 27, 2023 | 4:50 pm
Mexico not able to cancel Ganfeng Lithium concessions, chamber says Concessions granted before the lithium nationalization should not be altered, says the president of Mexico's mining chamber. Reuters | September 27, 2023 | 11:03 am
US-China tensions boost prospects for Mexico copper smelter plan Southern Copper is considering spending $1 billion-plus on a new smelter in Empalme, Sonora state. Bloomberg News | September 27, 2023 | 10:32 am
China’s gold prices surge, hitting a record against the world On Wednesday, an ounce of gold in Shanghai cost $2,007, about 6% higher than the price in London or New York. Bloomberg News | September 27, 2023 | 8:43 am
Climate targets threatened by lack of mining investment: McKinsey Report reveals looming shortages of minerals key to the energy transition as low commodity prices cause investors and miners to cut spending. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2023 | 3:50 am
Canada sees China as less ‘dependable’ partner on critical minerals, minister says Canada in 2022 asked three Chinese companies to sell their stakes in Toronto-listed lithium explorers after a national security review. Reuters | September 26, 2023 | 11:53 am
China’s gold imports via Hong Kong bounce back in August Net imports stood at 39.023 metric tons in August, up 51.4% from the previous month. Reuters | September 26, 2023 | 10:46 am
China scoops up cheap Indian iron ore in bid to trim steel costs Indian iron ore exports have surged as steel mills switched to lower-grade, cheaper feed in the face of dwindling profits. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 8:17 am