May 23, 2024 Column: Copper squeezed in the United States but China has plenty Weak spot demand, robust imports and rising domestic output have combined to keep China's exchange inventories high.
May 23, 2024 China plans biggest ever cobalt purchases for state reserves The metal has slumped to five-year lows amid booming production in the DRC and Indonesia.
May 22, 2024 Iron ore price hits three-month high on China demand China last Friday announced "historic" steps to stabilize its crisis-hit property sector.
May 21, 2024 Chinese ownership may affect eligibility for Australian critical minerals tax credits, minister says Australia said on Wednesday it would consider Chinese ownership when deciding whether companies qualify for tax credits under a new program of incentives.
May 21, 2024 Solaris ends plan to sell stake to Zijin Mining, cites government rules Canada's government has taken a tough stance specifically on investments from China in critical minerals such as copper, graphite and lithium.
May 21, 2024 China’s gold imports slow as record prices temper demand The precious metal’s allure has been further dimmed by warnings from China’s authorities over excessive speculation.
May 20, 2024 Lithium miners shake up trading to tackle wild price swings Lithium prices are coming out of a boom-to-bust period that left in its wake an array of stalled projects, scrapped deals and production cuts.
May 20, 2024 China’s SDIC in advanced talks for significant stake in Thai potash mine A deal for Asia Pacific Potash could be worth at least $400 million.
May 20, 2024 Iron ore price climbs to 3-month high on prospects of improved property demand China announced "historic" steps on Friday to stabilize its property sector.
May 20, 2024 Copper price hits record above $11,000 on bets that shortage looms Several developments in 2024 have emboldened copper bulls and drawn in a rising tide of speculative money.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am