January 6, 2026

Iron ore price hits 5-month high on Chinese demand

The most-traded May iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange gained 0.69%.

January 6, 2026

Copper prices hit yet another record on supply and tariff fears

Supply disruptions, tariff fears and strong demand expectations pushed copper past $13,000, raising questions about the rally's limits.

January 5, 2026

China’s Longi joins solar push to cut costs by reducing silver use

The mass production of solar products using base metals is expected to start in the second quarter, it said.

January 5, 2026

China’s iron ore starts new year higher on strong demand, tight supplies

Chinese iron ore prices are being underpinned by steelmakers restocking ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday in February.

January 4, 2026

Ganfeng Lithium says it may face insider-trading charges

In a statement published in July 2024, Ganfeng said it had traded shares of Jiangxi Special Electric Motor Co. in 2020 using insider information.

January 2, 2026

Aluminum price hits $3,000 for first time since 2022 on supply concern

A cap on Chinese smelting capacity and constraints to European production due to higher electricity prices have chipped away at global inventories.

January 2, 2026

Zijin Mining plans gold output push after record profit

China’s largest mining company is planning double-digit growth for its gold and copper production in 2026

January 2, 2026

Chinese mining companies in Zambia start paying taxes in yuan

Africa is emerging as a key arena in Beijing’s efforts to internationalize the yuan.

December 31, 2025

RERATED: Top 50 mining companies soar past $2 trillion valuation

The world’s 50 biggest mining stocks add nearly $900 billion in value after a bombshell 2025 as gold, silver and copper prices surge.

December 31, 2025

Gold price: Most popular stories of 2025

The running theme for gold in 2025 is breaking records.