Tianqi asks Chile regulator to reconsider decision on SQM-Codelco dealThe Codelco-SQM agreement is a major plank of the Chilean government's aim to take a stronger role in lithium output.Reuters | June 28, 2024 | 6:16 am
Trump re-election may lead to commodity market fragmentation: HSBCCommodity markets, already contending with high prices driven by structural…Reuters | June 28, 2024 | 3:45 am
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
Iron ore futures retreat amid weak China data The benchmark February iron ore on the Singapore Exchange slid 2.6% to $125.95 a metric ton. Reuters | January 17, 2024 | 8:44 am
Rio Tinto sees stimulus boost in China to drive gradual recovery for iron ore demand While prices of iron ore closed 2023 about 20% higher, they’ve lost about 8% so far this year. Bloomberg News | January 16, 2024 | 4:20 pm
China cobalt buyers use global glut to challenge pricing A rapid expansion of cobalt mining in Democratic Republic of Congo and Indonesia has output racing ahead of demand. Bloomberg News | January 16, 2024 | 9:29 am
Australia sends biggest copper concentrate shipment to China since 2020 The exports raise hopes that China may be removing the ban imposed after Australian calls for an inquiry into the origin of covid-19. Reuters | January 16, 2024 | 8:13 am
Iron ore price drops as China central bank’s rate move defies expectation China's central bank left the medium-term policy rate unchanged on Monday. Reuters | January 15, 2024 | 7:07 am
LME CEO aims to have first contracts with Shanghai futures exchange in 2024 The specific contacts to be launched with ShFE were still under discussion. Reuters | January 15, 2024 | 6:51 am
Pilbara Minerals expands offtake deal with Ganfeng The miner will supply 310,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate per annum over a period of three years to the end of 2026. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2024 | 5:29 am
BYD in talks with Brazil’s Sigma Lithium on supply deal BYD said in July it would invest 3 billion reais ($600 million) in a new industrial complex in northeastern Brazil. Reuters | January 14, 2024 | 12:09 pm
China coal mine accident kills at least 10, prompts safety checks At least 10 people have died and six are missing after a coal mine accident in the city of Pingdingshan, in central China. Reuters | January 13, 2024 | 11:43 am