Mining

China Set to Start Sea Trials of Deepwater Drilling Ship

The Meng Xiang's activities in the South China Sea and other areas will be closely followed, because of grave concerns…

4 months ago

China, Vietnam Sign Rail and Data Deals, While Upgrading Ties

Bilateral pacts cover possible investments in rail links, security, plus telecoms and digital data, but analysts said any boost in…

4 months ago

China’s Xi Starts State Visit to Vietnam Aimed at Closer Ties

Chinese leader, who began a 2-day visit to Hanoi on Tuesday, wants Vietnam to embrace a 'common future', but anti-Chinese…

4 months ago

China Slams Plan to Cut it From US EV-Battery Supply Chain

China says the US Treasury's move to block tax credits for electric vehicles if they have batteries or other parts…

4 months ago

China Lithium Prices to Tank in 2024 Amid Global Supply Surge

Prices of the key EV battery metal have already tumbled close to 80% this year with supply outpacing the rise…

5 months ago

Rare Earths Seen As a Factor in China-Vietnam Rail Link Talks

Officials from China and Vietnam are discussing a possible upgrade of their rail links, including an historic line through part…

5 months ago

Work on New Coal Plants Raises Doubt on China’s Climate Vows

A flurry of approvals of new coal-fired plants in recent years spurs fear over China's climate pledges – and the…

5 months ago

Spiralling China Lithium Prices Hit 26-Month Low on Supply Glut

Spot lithium prices in the world's top producer of the battery metal were effectively down close to 80% year-on-year

5 months ago

China-Tied Fund Seeks to Axe Australia Rare Earths Firm’s Head

The fund’s push to remove Northern Minerals' chairman comes after the miner asked Australian authorities to investigate whether ‘Chinese interests’…

5 months ago

Swedish Eco-Battery Could Break China Reliance – Guardian

The electric battery industry is hugely reliant on raw materials, or completed batteries, sourced from China and other Asian nations

5 months ago

Nikkei Rises, But Hang Seng Slips Ahead of US Inflation Data

Asian markets were mixed on Tuesday, with stocks in China flat, while shares in Japan, Korea, Malaysia and Australia rose

5 months ago

China’s Focus on High-Tech Manufacturing Spurs Trade Fears

Beijing's bid to upgrade manufacturing of high-tech goods like chips, solar panels, lithium batteries and EVs has led to concern…

5 months ago