November 21, 2025

G-20 calls to shield critical minerals in veiled China swipe

China weaponized its chokehold on critical minerals earlier this year as its trade spat with the US ramped up.

November 21, 2025

Column: China burns more coal even as output slips, driving prices up

Signs point to further price rises as the world's second-largest economy enters the peak season for energy demand.

November 21, 2025

China warns citizens risk becoming ‘mining slaves’ in Central African Republic gold rush

Chinese nationals have been killed or kidnapped by armed groups and even their supposed business partners, while others were scammed out of large sums of money and deported for illegally…

November 21, 2025

China starts $1.4 billion revamp of Mao-era African railway

The 1,860-kilometer (1,156-mile) Tanzania-Zambia railway has fallen into disrepair, operating at only a fraction of its original capacity.

November 21, 2025

Lithium prices plunge in China after moves to curb speculative trading

Guangzhou Futures Exchange said it would increase transaction fees for some futures contracts of lithium carbonate from November 24.

November 21, 2025

CATL aims to restart key Chinese lithium mine by early December

The mine is expected to account for about 3% of global lithium production.

November 20, 2025

China’s coal miners hope spot price rally lifts annual contracts

Miners are required to sell 75% of their coal on annual contracts, and the next few weeks will be a pivotal period on those negotiations.

November 20, 2025

China expands BHP iron ore ban to new product as talks drag

CMRG asked Chinese steel mills and traders this week not to buy new cargoes of Jinbao fines.

November 20, 2025

Gold exports from Switzerland to China drop in October

Supplies to China plunged 93% to 2.1 metric tons, their lowest level since February.

November 20, 2025

Stand-off between China’s iron ore buyer and BHP tightens iron ore supplies

Trade of Jimblebar fines is still frozen in China, leaving mills that previously used it switching to a substitute.