Lithium ends dire year with cautious mood during contract season

Producers have recently been in talks with clients — mostly in Asia — to hash out contracts for 2024.

Bloomberg News | December 17, 2023 | 2:46 pm

China Nov aluminum output boosted by growing demand

The world's biggest producer churned out 3.54 million metric tons of primary aluminum last month.

Reuters | December 15, 2023 | 10:02 am

Falling solar production costs give China ‘enormous’ advantage over rivals — report

The cost of producing solar modules in China has dropped by 42% in the last 12 months, Wood Mackenzie says.

MINING.com Editor | December 14, 2023 | 12:36 pm

Column: China is still the top dog in commodities, but its bark is changing

China is becoming an increasingly price-sensitive buyer, and appears more willing to use its purchasing power to try to influence prices.

Reuters | December 14, 2023 | 7:37 am

China approves first graphite export permits after rule change

China started to require export permits for some graphite products from this month to protect national security.

Reuters | December 14, 2023 | 6:55 am

Rare earth mining growing in both China, Myanmar bordering regions

Rare earth mining hasn’t decreased on China’s border with Myanmar despite government policy.

Staff Writer | December 14, 2023 | 6:06 am

Fighting climate change trumps supplying minerals for energy transition — report

Caliber's Mining, Metals and Minerals Global Reputation Report revealed respondents placed priority on the industry’s efforts to fight climate change over its ability to secure a steady supply of raw materials.

Amanda Stutt | December 13, 2023 | 1:44 pm

Iron ore price falls after China policy meet disappoints on stimulus

The steel-making staple lost as much as 2.9% in Singapore.

Bloomberg News | December 13, 2023 | 10:51 am

Iron ore price up as hopes of China stimulus resurface

China's leaders started a closed-door meeting on Monday to discuss economic targets and map out stimulus plans for 2024.

Staff Writer | December 12, 2023 | 9:09 am

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