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.

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.