"CPEC has laid a good foundation for Pakistan's industrialization, modernization as well as interconnection with other countries," Wang said.

Miners in the country churned out 4.24 billion tons of coal during the first 11 months, up 2.9 percent year-on-year.

Appian Capital Advisory LLP announced on Monday that it has committed a $230 million financing package to miner and battery metals producer US Strategic Metals (USSM).

Russian mining and metals giant Nornickel has decided to join a project to build a plant producing stainless steel products in Russia, it said on Monday.

China will ensure high-quality implementation of the RCEP and accelerate the development of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0, he added.

Countries such as Brazil, China, India and South Africa have expressed concerns.

Australia expanded its list of critical minerals deemed crucial to its energy transition and national security needs as the country boosts the strategically and economically important sector.

Jan-Nov two-way trade consistent with previous year on effective policy.