Lithium producers bullish on long-term demand despite recent price dropOversupply from China and a softening of aggressive EV adoption rates has dragged lithium prices down more than 80% in the last year.Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 5:11 pm
Mexico to seek deal over disputed mining concession with GanfengMexican President López Obrador announced his government's intent to negotiate…Staff Writer | June 27, 2024 | 9:44 am
London Metal Exchange mulls adding warehouse in Hong KongThe LME is exploring whether to license a warehouse in…Bloomberg News | June 27, 2024 | 7:40 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
Bearish demand expectations challenge iron ore’s price resilience Prices have fallen by nearly 8% since the end of the Lunar New Year holiday in China. Reuters | February 28, 2024 | 8:34 am