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.

October 27, 2025

Chinese firms drive aluminum expansion in Indonesia, raise surplus fears

Primary production of aluminum, also used in construction and packaging, is estimated to exceed 72 million tonnes this year.

October 27, 2025

Copper price nears record on trade deal boost, supply woes

Copper has now rallied by over a quarter this year.

October 27, 2025

Column: Copper Study Group highlights impact of mine supply hits

Tightness in the mined concentrates segment of the market will act as a hard brake on refined copper production growth in 2026, says International Copper Study Group.

October 27, 2025

China played key role in gold’s rally: Apollo

Apollo's chief economist says central bank buying, arbitrage trading, and increased speculative and safe-haven demand have driven prices up.

October 27, 2025

China’s September net gold imports via Hong Kong fall about 18% from August

Net imports via Hong Kong to China for September stood at 22.047 metric tons, compared with 26.746 tons in August.

October 27, 2025

High-level Chinese officials to visit Brussels to discuss rare earth export curbs

"We are very concerned about the trade relationship with China," says European Council President Antonio Costa.