September 7, 2023

China’s gold binge extends to 10th month as reserves climb

Bullion held by the People’s Bank of China rose by 930,000 troy ounces in August.

September 7, 2023

US, EU plan new steel tariffs aimed at China, others

The measures would primarily target imports from China that benefit from non-market practices.

September 7, 2023

Column: China’s zinc import surge a sign of renewed optimism

China has rediscovered its appetite for imports of refined zinc after a prolonged absence from the international market. The country took in […]

September 7, 2023

Indonesia proposes critical minerals trade deal with US

The request was made when Indonesian President Joko Widodo met with US Vice President Kamala Harris this week.

September 7, 2023

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince looks to metals as new source of wealth

Prince Mohammed bin Salman is prepared to pour billions of dollars into tapping the more than $1.3 trillion of metals his government says is buried in the country.

September 7, 2023

Chinese rare earth prices hit 20-month high on Myanmar supply worry

Mining suspension in major producer Myanmar sparked stockpiling ahead of the peak consumption season.

September 6, 2023

Ecuador’s suspension of environmental consultations hits $2bn of investment – business leaders

At least 176 environmental consultation processes are currently suspended, including for projects such as mining, waste treatment plants and dams, among others.

September 6, 2023

Chile’s miners ready to absorb higher domestic royalties, Fitch says

"Chile's new mining royalty law will not materially weaken the competitiveness of the country's copper mining sector, but it will increase taxes, modestly pressuring miners' cash flows," Fitch said.

September 6, 2023

EU lawmakers see recycling as key in search for critical minerals

The industry committee of the European Parliament will vote on its position on Thursday on the Critical Raw Materials Act.

September 6, 2023

Australia’s Resource Minister says tax breaks for lithium are ‘on the table’

“Australia can be more than a ‘dig and ship’ nation,” Tesla chair Robyn Denholm told a conference in Canberra.