Asia Now Resources will carry out a strategic evaluation at its Beiya Gold-Copper Project in Yunnan province after independent exploration at the site has identified poor rock mass and quality. 
Galaxy Resources has recommenced operations at its Jiangsu lithium carbonate plant, after receiving clearance for repair works to affected pipes which exploded in November last year.
Minco Gold says it will sell non-core Chinese projects to generate working capital for its primary assets. The company completed a detailed review of its Chinese properties in 2012, which pointed to a renewed focus on its core Longnan projects in Gansu province. Three drill holes at the site were completed late last year with assay results yet to be received.
A major Chinese germanium producer has purchased Sparton Resources’ production assets within the Lincang district for Can$2.16 million. The purchase by Yunnan Lincang Xinyuan Germanium Industry Stock Company includes Sparton’s Huajun mining licence and associated infrastructure. The Huajun germanium/coal production facility is China’s fourth largest.