November 18, 2025

Chinese smelters ramp up zinc exports on global supply squeeze

Output in China, which accounts for over half the world’s total, is tracking for an annual record.

November 18, 2025

Column: China deal buys US time to build critical minerals supply chain

The Trump administration has sought to diversify the critical minerals supply chain with a multi-pronged strategy.

November 17, 2025

Yttrium price surges to record as rally approaches 1,500%

Prices surged to $126 a kilogram, up from less than $8 at the end of 2024.

November 17, 2025

Japan trade minister says no particular change in China rare earth export controls

The remarks come as Japan seeks to ease tensions with China amid an escalating dispute over Taiwan.

November 17, 2025

China added 15 tons to gold reserve in September: Goldman

China's central bank purchases totaled 64 tons for September, more than tripling the 21 tons in August.

November 17, 2025

Chinese aluminum maker seeks $1.2 billion from shares

Hongqiao Group, China’s largest private aluminum producer, is offering 320 million shares at HK$29.20 each.

November 17, 2025

Lithium price surges in China after Ganfeng chairman predicts 2026 demand boom

The most-traded lithium carbonate contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange rose 9%.

November 16, 2025

China rare earths deal ‘hopefully’ done by Thanksgiving, Bessent says

Bessent also disputed a recent Wall Street Journal report that said Chinese officials planned to restrict access to rare earths.

November 14, 2025

Climate talks turn to risks of extracting critical minerals

For the first time, countries have included language on critical minerals — and the risks associated with their extraction and processing — in a draft decision.

November 14, 2025

Zimbabwe’s spodumene exports jump 27% despite weak lithium prices

Africa's top lithium producer exported 1 million metric tons of spodumene concentrate between January and September.