Trade
U.S. and Mexico clamp down on Chinese steel imports
Brazil and other Latin American countries raise trade barriers amid influx
Companies
Chinese lithium majors sink into red despite EV growth
Tianqi and Ganfeng warn of substantial losses in first half due to falling prices
Commodities
Indonesia's Salim makes bid for Australia copper player Rex Minerals
Group's $265m offer represents hefty premium over recent share price
Opinion
Kazakhstan leverages middle power status with West, China, Russia
Europe, U.S. need to enhance engagement with Astana
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BYD comes to Thailand and China stakes its rare earths claims
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Commodities
Coffee prices jump 20% as global heat hits commodity markets
Soaring temperatures and drought in Southeast Asia put beans and rubber trees at risk
Commodities
China tensions with West a risk for resource exports, Australia warns
Further dips in value expected as U.S., Europe look to reshore manufacturing
Commodities
China says rare earths belong to state in new regulation
Rule takes effect Oct. 1 with reach over entire supply chain
Commodities
Australia to dominate lithium supply for 'years to come' but prices subdued
BMI outlook suggests lithium market unlikely to return to boom prices
Commodities
Freeport Indonesia fires up $3.7bn East Java copper smelter
World's biggest facility will triple company's output as EV demand grows
Commodities
Australian wool threatened by low prices, industry body CEO says
Farmers consider pulling out of business as prices stay at half pre-pandemic peak
Commodities
Japan's Itochu to build low-carbon iron supply chain with Brazil, UAE
Steel industry bets on manufacturing method using reduced iron to cut emissions
Commodities
Singapore company launches mining venture in Papua New Guinea
CEO calls Pacific nation 'very blessed' despite civil unrest, U.S.-China tussle
Electric vehicles
Decades' worth of EV battery metals found off remote Japan island
Deep-sea reserves of cobalt and nickel could be commercialized as early as 2026
Commodities
Extreme heat joins Russia risk in driving natural gas rally
Asia-Pacific demand seen surging as temperatures rise in China and Japan
Commodities
Africa's Copperbelt sets off investment race for EV metals
U.S. startup uses AI to locate deposits while Japan expands geological surveys
Commodities
Chinese premier's visit puts Australia's critical mineral ambitions in spotlight
China's support could help make Albanese's processing ambitions affordable
Commodities
China silver panda coin craze hits Japan as gold soars beyond reach
Commemorative pieces featuring the wildly popular bear sell for $40
Commodities
Silver rally adds new shine to dental crowns in Japan
Cap purchases surge at dental trader as patients seek to cash in
Energy
Indonesian fertilizer maker eyes 'clean' ammonia for East Asia
Low-carbon energy plans in Japan, South Korea expected to boost demand
Interview
Mongolia to step up hunt for nickel, lithium and rare earths
Supply chain diversification spurs search for new deposits, top politician says
Commodities
Metals expert warns of shortage of high-grade nickel near 2030
Comes amid surging demand from EV battery producers
Commodities
Australian project 'fingerprints' lithium for green metals trade
Researchers work on trade protocols as EU eyes Australian critical minerals
Supply Chain
Japan to raise cap on state backing for copper mine stakes to 75%
JOGMEC aims to reduce private sector's risk exposure, secure supplies
Supply Chain
South Korea woos African nations over critical mineral supplies
High-tech economy aims to cut reliance on China for lithium and graphite