September 26, 2023

Canada sees China as less ‘dependable’ partner on critical minerals, minister says

Canada in 2022 asked three Chinese companies to sell their stakes in Toronto-listed lithium explorers after a national security review.

September 26, 2023

China’s gold imports via Hong Kong bounce back in August

Net imports stood at 39.023 metric tons in August, up 51.4% from the previous month.

September 26, 2023

China scoops up cheap Indian iron ore in bid to trim steel costs

Indian iron ore exports have surged as steel mills switched to lower-grade, cheaper feed in the face of dwindling profits.

September 25, 2023

Inside Vietnam’s plans to dent China’s rare earths dominance

Vietnam plans to restart its biggest rare-earths mine next year with a Western-backed project that could rival the world's largest.

September 25, 2023

Iron ore price at 2-week low on possible steel output curbs

"It becomes increasingly clear that demand has hit the ceiling amid weaker-than-expected steel sales for September and October," one analyst says.

September 25, 2023

Yet more coal mining deaths test Beijing’s ability to balance safety with energy security

China recorded its second-worst coal mine accident this year, after a fire at a conveyor belt killed 16.

September 25, 2023

Gold nanoclusters may play an important role in hydrogen production

Atomically precise gold nanoclusters may be the key to efficient hydrogen production.

September 24, 2023

Asian Battery Minerals enrolls hi-tech mineral resource locator to explore nickel deposit in Mongolia

Asian Battery Minerals and Getech just completed a successful round of nickel exploration in Mongolia.

September 24, 2023

Chinese gold buying is driving a paradigm shift in bullion

As inflation-adjusted rates soared this year to the highest since the financial crisis, bullion has barely blinked.

September 23, 2023

LG Chem with Huayou to make battery materials in Indonesia, Morocco

The plant, set to start production in 2026, aims to produce 50,000 metric tonnes LFP cathode materials annually.