The Chinese firm holds 18.4% of First Quantum.

Chinese firms put $28.2 billion into EV-related industries last year.

Prices have fallen by nearly 8% since the end of the Lunar New Year holiday in China.

Net imports into the world's top gold consumer stood at 76.248 metric tons in January.

The inbound flow is raising hopes among some junior miners that it will be easier to find Chinese funding.

Global iron ore shipments hovered at almost the highest level in three years.

The deal also will help Osino fast-track development of the wholly owned Twin Hills gold project in central Namibia.