September 18, 2024 Germany launches raw materials fund to strengthen supply chains The German government is launching a $1.1 billion fund for investment in raw materials.
September 17, 2024 Zijin vows to keep investing in Canadian mining despite crackdown The comments echo sentiments expressed in March by China’s ambassador to Canada.
September 17, 2024 Bank of America forecasts copper price above $10,000, iron ore price below $80 by 2025 While the outlook for iron ore appears grim, BofA remains bullish on copper due to strong structural demand.
September 17, 2024 BHP warns AI boom would worsen copper shortage Growth of data centres and AI could boost copper demand by 3.4 million tonnes a year by 2050, CFO Vandita Pant said.
September 16, 2024 Daye copper plant in China to close for 3 months after fire The stoppage could mean the release of copper raw materials to the market, which has faced unprecedented shortages this year.
September 16, 2024 Goldman Sachs cuts Q4 iron ore price forecast by $15/t on supply glut The bank cited market oversupply even though demand from top consumers in China is stabilizing.
September 16, 2024 China’s grip on rare earths undercuts projects from US to Japan A slump in prices since 2022 is undermining the business case for rare earth projects.
September 16, 2024 Chinese investor steps in to block Paladin’s Fission Uranium buy CGN Mining Company, a subsidiary of China General Nuclear Power with a 11.26% stake in Fission Uranium, is obstructing the tie-up.
September 14, 2024 China’s August coal output up on more power, chemical demand July was the hottest month on record for China, and the heat waves continued into August.
September 13, 2024 Precious Metals Summit: Top industry minds reflect on surging gold price, humdrum equities Experts predict gold, which hit an all-time high of $2,554.78 per oz. on Thursday, to be on a long-term bull run.
Japan sets sail on rare earth hunt as China tightens supplies The month-long mission of the test vessel Chikyu near Minamitori Island will mark the world's first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth seabed sludge. January 11, 2026 | 04:22 pm
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am