Domestic steel consumption grew strongly in the first half of the financial year in a clear signal that Indian manufacturing continues on a robust growth path despite global headwinds.

It attributed its optimism to growth-stabilizing policies and rising demand from fields like new energy vehicles and solar energy.

"It is now clear that the Chinese government aims to, and is giving every indication that it will, maintain the target GDP and set GDP per capita," he said.

Horizonte Minerals Plc (AIM/TSX: HZM) (“Horizonte” or the “Company”), the nickel company developing two Tier 1 assets in Brazil, reports that construction activities continue to progress well at its Araguaia Nickel Project (“Araguaia” or “the Project”)...

The London Metal Exchange (LME) said on Friday it had received an new application to list a Chinese nickel brand, as it seeks to boost liquidity in its nickel contract.

The Australian government will double the amount of money on offer to support critical minerals projects, aiming to attract American miners and processing companies to establish operations in Australia.

Prices remain down by 33pc from their April peak of $1,200/st.

China announced on Friday that it will impose export controls on certain graphite materials and related products, effective from December 1.