Zijin to expand Tibet copper mine expected to be world’s largest

Approved project will increase Julong mine's capacity to 350,000 tonnes per day by 2025, making it China's largest single copper mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 23, 2024 | 3:32 am

Nippon Steel’s China assets raise concerns over US deal

The complication for Nippon Steel is that regulators may look unfavorably on whether its acquisition of US Steel could allow more access to US markets for Chinese-sourced steel.

Bloomberg News | February 22, 2024 | 2:46 pm

Posco to import African battery graphite to cut China reliance

The move comes after China tightened export rules for graphite used for EVs in December.

Bloomberg News | February 22, 2024 | 7:06 am

China’s top coal producing region tells miners to curb overproduction

Coal miners in Shanxi were asked to reduce output and carry out safety checks from March to May.

Reuters | February 21, 2024 | 9:45 am

China lithium futures ride environmental rollercoaster

The most-active July contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange surged by 10%.

Reuters | February 21, 2024 | 9:20 am

China’s tin supply for food cans and chips steadily tightens

Myanmar's Wa state has placed a tax in kind of 30% on all tin concentrate exports.

Bloomberg News | February 20, 2024 | 10:22 am

CHART: China’s Belt and Road mining investment hits record

China’s overseas investment in metals and mining as part of its Belt and Road Initiative surged by 158% last year, hitting $19.4 billion with energy transition metals the main focus.

Frik Els | February 20, 2024 | 9:57 am

Swiss January gold exports highest in six years on strong Asian sales

"Year of the Dragon" fuelled the jewellery demand as this is seen as a traditionally auspicious year for gold purchases in China.

Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 7:49 am

Column: Australia gives nickel a quick fix, but surgery of global industry needed

Australia is throwing a lifeline to its under pressure nickel mining sector, but the solution on offer is more of a band aid than the needed major surgery, the carving of the global nickel industry into green and dirty.

Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 4:09 pm

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