Tantalum: Today’s SMM assessment for 30% tantalum ore CIF China is US$241–246/lb, averaging US$243.50/lb, unchanged from the previous assessment. The assessment provides a stable reference for ...

China's aluminum alloy wheel exports remained robust, with monthly averages staying above 90,000 tonnes in Q3 2026, driven by strong automobile exports. The US and Japan remain key ...

According to China Business Network, Gu Jie, Vice President of XPeng Group, said that the solid-state battery for XPeng's IRON robot has rolled off the production line in small-batch ...

Lead & Zinc Conference and Industry Expo in Kunming, Yunnan, next March, will feature expanded content including expos, technology showcases, and international cooperation.

Russian steelmaker Severstal has begun drying the refractory lining of the indurating machine at its iron ore pelletizing plant under construction at Cherepovets Steel Works (CherMK), marking a ...

NIO and Geely Holding reached a comprehensive partnership with cross-investments in each other's charging and swapping units. Geely will inject its 100% stake in Yiyi Hulian plus RMB 640 million ...

On October 20, 2026, EVE Energy and Chery Automobile, two new-energy companies, disclosed progress on solid-state batteries.

The 2026 SMM Global Lead-Acid Battery Supply Chain Industry Conference in Ho Chi Minh City will address industry challenges and opportunities, focusing on policies, market trends, and ...

On October 27, CATL responded to investor questions on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange's Hudongyi platform regarding the progress of its Hefei sulphide solid-state pilot base, stating that the company ...

Rio Tinto released its third quarter operations review on 14 October 2026. Global iron ore sales were 90.8 Mt in Q3, up 3% year on year. Simandou output reached an annualised rate of about 10 ...