December 9, 2025

Column: China steel exports surge but aluminum shipments slide

China produces more than half of the world's steel and aluminum.

December 9, 2025

Glencore to ship first cobalt cargo under Congo’s new quota system

Swiss miner becomes the first to export cobalt under Democratic Republic of Congo's new quotas, sending a small initial shipment to test the system.

December 9, 2025

Chilean regulator, workers flagged risk at Teck’s Quebrada Blanca dam

The mine has had problems since 2024 at its tailings dam, causing Teck to cut production guidance at Quebrada Blanca.

December 9, 2025

Costs of EV battery material cobalt hydroxide jump on Congo export restrictions

Congo has set new conditions for exporters, potentially complicating the recently introduced quota system.

December 9, 2025

BHP strikes $2 billion funding deal with GIP for iron ore power network

BlackRock-owned Global Infrastructure Fund would receive a minority stake.

December 8, 2025

Investor calls on ‘mismanaged’ Nittetsu Mining to buy back shares

Continental General Insurance Co. warned in a letter to Nittetsu’s board that the investment firm might try to replace directors if its proposals aren’t addressed.

December 8, 2025

Gold rush puts Thai trading house on record trajectory

That amount would be bigger than even the government’s fiscal 2026 spending plan of about 3.8 trillion baht.

December 8, 2025

Liontown inks spodumene supply deal with China’s Canmax Technologies

Liontown has offtake agreements with automakers, including Tesla and Ford Motor.

December 8, 2025

REalloys reaches rare earths tie-up with Canada-backed council

REalloys will invest about $21 million in the facility to expand production of heavy rare earths.

December 8, 2025

Column: China’s major commodities tell a story of prices and inventories

Crude oil and iron ore are powering ahead but copper and coal are losing steam.