October 30, 2025 Global gold demand climbs 3% to quarterly record as investment soars, WGC says Demand for bars and coins rose 17% in the third quarter, led by India and China.
October 30, 2025 US gets rare earth reprieve from China, but not rollback It is unclear whether the commitment to pause the October measures also includes batteries and industrial diamonds.
October 29, 2025 Column: China’s ravenous appetite for iron ore remains as steel output slips China's imports of iron ore are on track for another robust month in October.
October 29, 2025 Goldman lifts iron ore forecast for next year, but stays bearish The bank sees prices of the steelmaking staple averaging $93 a ton in 2026, $5 higher than its previous estimate.
October 29, 2025 Lithium prices boosted by China’s policy drive on energy storage The most-active lithium carbonate contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange has risen for five sessions in a row.
October 29, 2025 EU urged to boost critical minerals push amid China curbs Energy security group calls for a permanent investment network to reduce dependence on Beijing and speed up green transition.
October 28, 2025 US and Japan strike rare earths deal Japan eyes $400B in US energy, critical minerals and AI projects, as both governments list key investments.
October 28, 2025 Banks, investors pumped $52B into met coal between 2022 and 2024: report Banks lent $22B despite climate pledges, while investors still hold $30B in related securities.
October 27, 2025 Gold price bounces back above $4,000 Gold clawed back some losses after plunging below $4,000 on Monday as progress in US-China trade talks sapped demand for haven assets.
October 27, 2025 Rare earth producers look to US-led boom to blunt China’s power By using the long-threatened critical mineral weapon once again in advance of this week’s talks, China has undoubtedly encouraged production outside its borders.
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
