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.

November 20, 2025

Column: China steel output slumps as iron ore imports head for record

China's steel production this year will drop below 1 billion metric tons for the first time since 2019, but iron ore imports may rise to a record high.

November 19, 2025

Chinese copper demand sags in busy season after prices surge

Chinese usage remains heavily weighted to construction and a property sector mired in crisis.

November 19, 2025

China’s October rare earth magnet exports fall, but US shipments surge

Exports to the US jumped by 56.1% from the prior month to 656 tons, the highest since January.