Materials
Ganfeng Lithium to buy at least 14.8% of Millennial's Argentine unit
Proceeds to go toward developing lithium salt lake project
Commodities
Commodities
Mitsubishi Corp. to invest in Canadian lithium project
Japanese trading house teams with Frontier for supply chain without China
Commodities
Australia nickel industry seeks aid as BHP smelter decision looms
Supply glut and lower-cost foreign producers squeeze domestic operators
Commodities
Indonesia palm oil firms warn of food security risks as biodiesel use rises
Government mulls doubling the subsidy for replanting amid concerns over exports
Trade
Nippon Steel taps Republican lobby firepower for U.S. Steel deal
Former congressional staffer retained to help advocate on Capitol Hill
Energy
Thailand and Cambodia revisit natural gas ambitions in disputed waters
Decades after first agreement, neighbors weigh joint development for energy security
Commodities
Indonesia miner buys another 14% stake in Vale's local nickel unit
State-owned MIND ID becomes largest shareholder with 34% of shares
Commodities
Australia's Lynas 'positive' on rare earths despite 74% profit drop
Only producer with supply chains outside China says demand will recover
Commodities
Australia's major miners buoyed by China demand despite property crisis
Battle of efficiency emerges as steel demand peaks in Asia's biggest economy
Trade
Indian imports of Russian oil drop to lowest in a year
Oil minister cites prices, says New Delhi has 'already diversified'
Commodities
Australian miner BHP averts rail strike with 20% pay raise
Tentative deal keeps iron ore moving in Western Australia
Commodities
Australia adds nickel to critical minerals list amid price slump
The decision opens the door to more government support for the struggling sector
Commodities
Australia's BHP faces strike by iron ore freight train drivers
Company's exports from key Pilbara mining region could be affected
Business trends
Japan splurges on Valentine chocolate even as cocoa prices surge
Makers and department stores find novel ways to keep customers sweet on treats
Commodities
Cocoa market in 'panic' as prices hit record for 9th straight day
Fears grow of long-term shortages for chocolate sellers
Transportation
Asian imports of U.S. LPG fall, dragging down shipping rates
Higher prices of American propane have sunk demand in Japan and China
Commodities
Australia to propose green mining standards amid slump in EV metals
Resources minister cites need to protect industry as Asian competition grows
Commodities
Nickel and lithium prices plunge as Chinese EV demand loses steam
Production facilities shutting down due to worsening profitability
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Economy
Indonesia's 2023 GDP growth slows to 5.05% on weak exports
Lower commodity prices and El Nino weather hit Southeast Asian economy
Commodities
Australia miners Red 5, Silver Lake to merge in $1.5bn deal
Gold companies look to complete arrangement by June
Interview
Let's get real about EVs' environmental impact, rare metal expert says
Decades needed to find cost-effective clean energy tech: Tokyo University's Toru Okabe
Commodities
China EV boom, poor Thailand harvest inflate natural rubber prices
Futures rise highest in nearly 3 years on supply concerns for tire material
Economy
China gold purchases soar 30% on economic anxiety
Central bank and individual investors seek stability amid geopolitical risks
Commodities
Iran's oil exports reach 5-year high, with China as top buyer
Rising supply from sanctions-hit country tamps down prices amid tensions
Supply Chain
Vietnam is a top target for CHIPS Act aid funds, U.S. says
Country urged to seize the opportunity as supply chains shift from China