October 27, 2023

Copper price rises on China optimism

Profits at China's industrial firms extended gains for a second month in September.

October 27, 2023

China’s exports of refined lead feed LME stocks rebuild

China's exports of refined lead hit a 15-month high in September with year-to-date shipments already exceeding last year's total.

October 27, 2023

Copycat Chinese lithium firms back Nigerian processing plant

The $250 million project is a response to the Nigerian government’s efforts to diversify the economy away from oil.

October 27, 2023

LME says China’s Guangxi CNGR applies for new nickel listing

The exchange has so far approved one new Chinese brand and received an application from another Chinese producer.

October 27, 2023

Shenghe Resources throws Vital Metals a lifeline

The Chinese company is acquiring new shares North America's second rare earths producer for $3.8 million.

October 26, 2023

Battery makers hunt for graphite ahead of China controls

South Korean battery manufacturers are heavily reliant on graphite imports.

October 26, 2023

Syrah expects more graphite buys ahead of China export ban

China will require export permits as of Dec. 1 for some graphite products.

October 25, 2023

Zijin says it will advance disputed, giant Congo lithium project

Mine permit belonged to AVZ Minerals, but was revoked in February with mines ministry saying the company had not developed it fast enough.

October 24, 2023

Namibia orders police to stop Chinese firm’s lithium exports

China's Xinfeng has previously clashed with Namibian authorities over exports.

October 23, 2023

Column: China ups critical minerals heat with graphite controls

The West can’t say it wasn’t warned.