December 7, 2023

China November copper imports rise to highest in almost two years

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

December 6, 2023

Allkem sees low lithium prices extending over near term

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

December 6, 2023

China metals firms see US rules unlikely to upend supply chains

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

December 6, 2023

Surge in lithium stocks raise hope rout in EV metal almost done

Tianqi Lithium and Ganfeng Lithium closed up 6.5% and 7%, respectively, in Hong Kong on Wednesday.

December 5, 2023

Young Chinese spurn traditional investments in favour of gold

The trend underscores heightening uncertainty about growth prospects in the world's second-largest economy.

December 5, 2023

Copper futures dragged down by China’s credit downgrade

Moody’s Investors Service cut its outlook for Chinese sovereign bonds to negative, underscoring deepening global concerns over debt levels in the world’s largest consumer.

December 5, 2023

Column: US looks to shut China out of its battery supply chain

The Biden administration has unveiled plans to exclude Chinese entities from receiving any of the generous tax credits available for investing in the US EV supply chain.

December 5, 2023

Chilean copper smelter project drawing interest from China

Officials from state company Enami met with authorities and company representatives in China last month to discuss a $1.4 billion project to overhaul Enami’s smelter.

December 5, 2023

China can’t control the price of iron ore, Vale CEO says

“The rule of the economics are going to drive the price, the rule meaning supply and demand,” said Vale CEO Bartolomeo.

December 4, 2023

Evolution Mining to buy 80% stake in Northparkes

Evolution agreed to buy the stake for $400 million in cash and a copper price-linked contingent consideration of up to $75 million.