Commodities
China's central bank has been a big buyer of gold. Will it continue?
PBOC accounted for 5% of global demand for precious metal in 2023
Overproduction continues in China despite sluggish demand at home
Authorities aim to improve accountability and government revenue
Beijing's new restrictions on industry fail to reverse trend
Country's ongoing property slump saps demand for new building materials
SIMBARA system already used to track coal, bauxite and copper next in line
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Push into copper pays off as volumes grow by 9%
Loss warnings for first half come amid Beijing-led consolidation, controls
EU and 14 countries already collaborating on critical mineral supply chains
Agency eyes greater transparency as Ukraine war adds to market volatility
Miner cites oversupply of the key EV material for the move
Guangzhou exchange to list contracts for both ingots and industrial use sponge
Brazil and other Latin American countries raise trade barriers amid influx
Tianqi and Ganfeng warn of substantial losses in first half due to falling prices
Group's $265m offer represents hefty premium over recent share price
Europe, U.S. need to enhance engagement with Astana
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Soaring temperatures and drought in Southeast Asia put beans and rubber trees at risk
Further dips in value expected as U.S., Europe look to reshore manufacturing
Rule takes effect Oct. 1 with reach over entire supply chain
BMI outlook suggests lithium market unlikely to return to boom prices
World's biggest facility will triple company's output as EV demand grows
Farmers consider pulling out of business as prices stay at half pre-pandemic peak
Steel industry bets on manufacturing method using reduced iron to cut emissions
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