January 8, 2026

China-Japan rare earth spat curbs exports

Analysts said the economic fallout for Japan could be severe.

January 8, 2026

AI to boost copper demand 50% by 2040 — S&P

The consultancy warns new AI, defence and robotics uses could strain copper supply without major gains in mining and recycling.

January 7, 2026

China’s metals in grip of frenzy as investors bet on rally

The total turnover of the Shanghai Futures Exchange’s six base metals contracts, plus gold and silver futures, reached 37.1 trillion yuan in December.

January 7, 2026

Column: US tariff pull on copper drains China’s bonded warehouses

China's exports of refined copper surged to record levels last year as the world's top buyer found itself in unusual competition with the US for spare metal.

January 7, 2026

Asian rare earth stocks surge on new China-Japan export curbs

The gains came after Beijing said all dual-use items are banned from being exported to Japan for military use.

January 7, 2026

China’s central bank buys gold for 14th consecutive month

The value of China's gold reserves increased to $319.45 billion at the end of last month, from $310.65 billion a month earlier.

January 6, 2026

Nickel price spikes more than 10% as Chinese buying fuels metals surge

While the nickel market is heavily oversupplied, mounting risks to production in top supplier Indonesia have helped to shore up sentiment.

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.