Zijin Mining subsidiary aims to offer payments to other mines to secure more supplies at a time of skyrocketing prices
Chinese businesses continue to establish dominant foothold in fast-growing sector for battery supply chain
The country already dominates processing of the metal for use in electric vehicle batteries and is now investing heavily in mines, leaving western operators scrambling to keep up
Industry consolidation accelerates after two megadeals in past year
Deal for Canadian copper miner trumps earlier hostile bid by Lundin Mining
Deal highlights how Moscow is turning to Beijing for financing amid Ukraine-related sanctions
Frothy A share valuations mean China group can buy up mines on the cheap
Chinese group seals joint venture with Barrick Gold and extends Ivanhoe partnership
With an upbeat mood, bargain-seeking is set to become fashionable
