Vietnam rare earths output drops as China’s grows, US says

China is the biggest buyer of Australian commodities, which has allowed Beijing to use trade as a tool to amplify its diplomatic efforts.

Thousands of tonnes have been sold on the Shanghai Futures Exchange for delivery next month, which is expected to trigger a price surge of the battery metal.

Tsingshan plans to apply for the nickel produced at this plant to be listed as a deliverable brand on the LME.

CEO said that the company intends to sell assets within six to nine months.

China accounted for about half of a record $358 billion global investment in renewable energy in the first half of this year.

Copper headed for a third straight weekly loss, as concerns about China’s economy and widening housing crisis put markets in bearish mood.

The company says that the mineral exploration program at the heart of CORE's allegations was conducted by a joint venture, in which the company was a funding partner.

Chinese copper stocks readily available in the spot market totalled 82,600 tonnes on Aug. 14, up 17.5% year-on-year.

Jewelry sales in China in July contracted 10% year-on-year.