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.

November 14, 2025

East Africa Metals sites hit by illegal mining: report

Company denies involvement in any illegal activity and rejects claims that its Chinese partners financed or carried out artisanal operations.

November 14, 2025

China and US yet to agree rare earth deal weeks after talks

The two sides have given their teams until the end of November to agree on terms for “general licenses” that China pledged to offer for US-bound exports.

November 13, 2025

Chinese battery material makers push for higher prices as cobalt rally hits supply chain

Makers of nickel-manganese-cobalt (NCM) precursors have sought higher offers for long-term contracts in recent week.