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.
November 7, 2025 Congo suspends activities at Chinese mine after spill Congo's mines minister said the operator, a unit of Zhejiang Huayou, does not meet environmental standards.
November 7, 2025 China approves registration of platinum and palladium futures Prices of platinum and palladium have spiked this year, driven by tight supply.
November 7, 2025 China’s October rare earth exports rise 9% from September China, the world's largest rare earth exporter, sold 4,343.5 metric tons of rare earths in October.
November 7, 2025 China’s copper imports drop in October as high prices curb buying Copper imports slid to 438,000 metric tons in October from 485,000 tons a month earlier, a 9.7% drop.
November 6, 2025 MP Materials quarterly loss widens after halting sales to Chinese customers The results reflect the company's transition from dependence on foreign sales to a focus on being a major US miner and processor of rare earths.
November 6, 2025 Japan’s trading houses brace for more pain from China steel glut Executives from Mitsubishi and Itochu said a supply glut would continue into the second half of their fiscal year through March.
November 5, 2025 China’s trade truce and five-year plan help coal price recover The government’s plan for the upcoming five years has blurred the language setting out when coal use needs to decline.
November 5, 2025 EU, China created special channel to ensure rare earth supplies, commissioner says On Tuesday, the EU Commission said EU and Chinese officials had discussed general licenses to ease the export of rare earths.
November 5, 2025 China’s ICBC to open vault boosting Hong Kong’s gold ambitions The move dovetails with the Hong Kong government’s intention to develop the city’s clout in the gold market.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
