The comments came as China's economy has struggled to mount a strong post-pandemic recovery amid a deepening housing crisis.

Reuters | December 12, 2023 | 7:32 am

China is the world's largest consumer and producer of lithium carbonate.

Reuters | December 11, 2023 | 6:48 am

China likely to beat Europe, US in meeting battery metals demand through recycling – study

China is the most likely candidate to first meet its entire demand for lithium, cobalt and nickel through recycling

Staff Writer | December 11, 2023 | 6:06 am

Unstable electrolytes in lithium metal batteries now a bit more stable

Chinese researchers have developed functional micro-arrays for efficient lithium metal anode interfaces.

Staff Writer | December 8, 2023 | 6:06 am

Utility firm said it had disconnected large-scale batteries made by thr Chinese company over security concerns.

Reuters | December 7, 2023 | 7:20 am

CMOC agreed earlier this week to sell its 80% stake in the Northparkes copper and gold mine to Evolution Mining.

Bloomberg News | December 7, 2023 | 7:00 am

The Yangshan copper premium, an indicator of import demand, rose to a one-year high.

Reuters | December 7, 2023 | 6:55 am

Lithium prices overshot last year driven by China but this year fresh supply, including from Africa, has led to a collapse in prices.

Reuters | December 6, 2023 | 6:11 pm

Rules for battery components should apply from 2024, while critical minerals will be covered from 2025.

Bloomberg News | December 6, 2023 | 10:22 am