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.

November 13, 2025

Morgan Stanley questioned by US House panel over Zijin Gold IPO in Hong Kong

The bank's underwriting of Zijin Gold International's IPO placed it and its US investors at risk of regulatory, financial and reputational harm, said a US House of Representatives committee.

November 13, 2025

Glencore said to invest in Chinese aluminum smelter’s IPO

Chuangxin Industries Holdings plans to start taking investor orders as soon as Friday for an IPO that may fetch about $700 million.

November 13, 2025

China to offer platinum stockpile data as market tightens

The inventories will provide a valuable glimpse into supply and demand trends in one of the world’s biggest markets.

November 12, 2025

CEO of Australia’s PLS says government support could boost lithium supply chains

Dale Henderson said the growth of trading mechanisms such as futures markets should eventually help regulate prices.

November 12, 2025

US House report accuses China of minerals market interference

The House committee's report alleges that China has specifically targeted the lithium and rare earths industries.