Investment Rating - The investment rating for Aluminum Corporation of China (Chalco) is "Buy" with a target price of Rmb9.62 per share based on a 2.22x 2025E P/B [18] - The investment rating for Baoshan Iron & Steel is "Buy" with a target price of Rmb8.2 per share based on a 0.85x 2025E P/B [22] - The investment rating for Tianqi Lithium is "Hold" with a target price of HK$23.0 for H-shares and Rmb26.26 for A-shares [24][27] Core Insights - The report indicates cautious market expectations regarding demand recovery in the aluminum sector in China, with a near-term pecking order of steel > aluminum > lithium > copper > gold > battery > thermal coal > cement [1] - Total aluminum production in China for the week of June 12-18, 2025, was 845kt, flat week-over-week (WoW), and up 3% year-over-year (YoY) [2] - Total aluminum inventory in China stood at 722kt on June 19, 2025, reflecting a 1% increase WoW but a significant 38% decrease YoY [3] - Apparent aluminum consumption in China was 849kt during the same week, down 6% WoW but up 5.8% YoY for the year-to-date [4] Production Summary - China's total aluminum production year-to-date reached 20.9 million tonnes (mnt), representing a 3.2% increase YoY, while aluminum billet production was 8.4mnt, up 6.2% YoY [2] - Aluminum billet production for the week was 365kt, flat WoW, and up 9% YoY [2] Inventory Summary - The total inventory of aluminum ingots was 493kt, down 3% WoW and 40% YoY, while aluminum billet inventory was 229kt, up 9% WoW but down 30% YoY [3] - The inventory levels are lower than the same period in 2021-2024 on a lunar calendar basis [7] Consumption Summary - Apparent consumption of aluminum ingots was 885kt, down 3% WoW but up 1% YoY, while aluminum billet apparent consumption was 329kt, down 7% WoW but up 3% YoY [4] - Year-to-date apparent consumption of aluminum in China reached 21.6mnt, reflecting a 5.8% increase YoY [4]

ZUG, Switzerland, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Argentina AG (“Lithium Argentina” or the “Company”) (TSX: LAR) (NYSE: LAR) is pleased to announce the results from its annual general meeting held on June 19, 2025 (the “Meeting”). The Meeting saw representation of 32.34% of the total shares outstanding being voted. At the Meeting, the eight director nominees listed in the Company's management information circular dated May 9, 2025 (the “Circular”) were also re-elected as directors to serve until t ...

Oil giants Chevron (CVX -0.46%) and ExxonMobil (XOM -0.71%) can read the writing on the wall: They can see that fossil fuels will eventually go extinct. That's leading these energy giants to invest in expanding into lower-carbon energy. One area both oil stocks are expanding into is lithium, a key ingredient for making batteries for electric vehicles (EVs). Exxon entered the sector in 2023 by acquiring land in Arkansas' Smackover Formation, which is rich in lithium brine. Chevron is now following in Exxon's ...

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TORONTO, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Ionic Corp. (TSXV: LTH; OTCQX: LTHCF; FSE: H3N) (“Lithium Ionic” or the “Company”) announces the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report, ESG Scorecard, and inaugural TCFD-Aligned Climate Risk Assessment, underscoring the Company’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, strong governance, and sustainable development in support of the global energy transition. All reports are available at www.lithiumionic.com/sustainability ...

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Core Viewpoint - Albemarle Corporation will release its second quarter 2025 earnings on July 30, 2025, after the NYSE closes, followed by a conference call on July 31, 2025, at 8 a.m. ET to discuss the results [1][2]. Group 1: Earnings Release Information - The second quarter 2025 earnings will be announced after the NYSE closes on July 30, 2025 [1]. - A conference call to discuss the earnings will take place on July 31, 2025, at 8 a.m. ET, accessible via webcast or direct dial [2]. - The conference call can be accessed through a dedicated URL and includes participant dial-in numbers for U.S. & Canada and international attendees [2]. Group 2: Company Overview - Albemarle Corporation is a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health [4]. - The company focuses on transforming essential resources into critical ingredients and aims to deliver advanced solutions with a reliable global supply of lithium and bromine [4]. - Albemarle emphasizes its commitment to pioneering new ways to move, power, connect, and protect with consideration for people and the planet [4].

Key Takeaways CVX acquires 125,000 net acres in Smackover to launch its first domestic lithium operation. The deal includes assets from TerraVolta Resources and East Texas Natural Resources. CVX aims to use direct lithium extraction for faster, cleaner lithium production.Chevron Corporation’s (CVX) subsidiary, Chevron U.S.A. Inc., has significantly advanced its clean energy roadmap through the acquisition of approximately 125,000 net acres of leasehold positions across the Smackover Formation in Northeast ...

Core Points - Sienna Resources Inc. has successfully closed a non-brokered private placement under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption, raising gross proceeds of $499,957.50 by selling 4,761,500 units at a price of $0.105 per unit [1] - Each unit consists of one common share and one transferable share purchase warrant, which can be exercised at a price of $0.14 for a period of 60 months [1] - The net proceeds will be allocated for general working capital and to fund exploration and development activities on existing projects [2] Financial Details - The company paid a cash finder's fee of $10,080.53 and issued 96,005 non-transferable finder's warrants, each exercisable at $0.14 for 24 months [2] - The financing is expected to provide the company with the necessary resources to initiate fieldwork and exploration activities during the summer [4] Project Focus - Sienna's immediate priority is the Stonesthrow Gold Project in Saskatchewan, covering approximately 31,718 contiguous acres [3] - The company is also evaluating its Case Lake lithium project in Ontario and its lithium assets in Nevada [3] Management Commentary - Jason Gigliotti, President of Sienna, emphasized the potential of the Stonesthrow Gold Project due to its strategic location and scale, indicating a phase of growth focused on active exploration and value creation [4]

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultra Lithium Inc. (TSXV: ULT, OTC: ULTXF and Frankfurt: QFB) (“Ultra Lithium” or the “Company”) today announced that Mr. Juan Orozco, General Manager of Argentinian subsidiary Ultra Argentina S.R.L. has signed an agreement purportedly between Ultra Argentina S.R.L. and Alto Grande Cobre S.A. to sell the Laguna Verde project to Alto Grande Cobre S.A. (the “Purported Agreement”). This unauthorized action was taken without notice to the Company an ...