November 10, 2025

Guinea to fast-track alumina, iron ore processing, minister says

Guinea ships about 60% of its bauxite to China, while a third of iron ore produced by the Simandou mine is destined for Chinese mills.

November 10, 2025

Codelco-SQM lithium deal clears last major hurdle after China greenlight

Codelco and SQM planned to form a joint venture for lithium production in the Atacama salt flats.

November 10, 2025

Vale gearing up to meet Indian demand as China steel output stagnates, CEO says

The capacity of India's steel producers is likely to double to around 300 million tons in the next five to seven years, CEO Gustavo Pimenta said.

November 9, 2025

Column: Gold price rally looks huge, but only ranks third in last 50 years

The current rally is actually well behind the price increases recorded in the late 1970s and again in the 2000-2011 uptrend.

November 9, 2025

China lifts export ban on gallium, germanium and antimony to US

The Chinese commerce ministry said the suspension of its 2024 export curbs will take place until Nov. 27, 2026.

November 8, 2025

Column: Funds amass record bull bets on aluminum as market narrative turns

Investors have built up record long positions, fueling a six-month rally that has seen the LME three-month metal trade this week above the $2,900/t level.

November 8, 2025

China starts work on easing rare earth export rules but short of Trump hopes

China has begun designing a new rare earth licensing regime that could speed up shipments, but it is unlikely to amount to a complete rollback of restrictions.

November 7, 2025

Bolivia is rethinking lithium deals with China, Russia in US pivot

President-elect Rodrigo Paz, who takes office Saturday, is vowing to finally bring Bolivia into the ranks of significant lithium exporters.

November 7, 2025

China’s central bank buys gold for 12th straight month

China's gold reserves were valued at $297.21 billion at the end of last month.

November 7, 2025

CATL sees progress in bid to restart key China lithium mine

The Chinese company is required to pay 247 million yuan ($35 million) for the lithium mining rights at its Jianxiawo project.