May 8, 2023 US is vulnerable to China’s lock on key minerals, Biden aide says “We can’t be in the position Europe was in front of the invasion of Ukraine,” said John Podesta, senior White House adviser for clean energy.
May 8, 2023 China’s gold splurge reaches sixth month as reserves rise again China raised its gold holdings by about 8.09 tons in April, according to data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange.
May 8, 2023 Lithium markets have hit a turning point – Morgan Stanley Market is expected to remain in a deficit in 2023 but conditions will not be as tight as previous years, according to the investment bank.
May 8, 2023 Copper price rises on low stockpiles in China Copper inventories in Shanghai Futures Exchange warehouses fell to their lowest levels since January.
May 5, 2023 Iron ore price slides to six month low Increased equipment maintenance amid shrinking margins will further cap demand for iron ore in the short term – analyst.
May 5, 2023 Global copper smelting slides to two-year low in April Chinese operations shut for maintenance and plants in North America slowed down.
May 5, 2023 Undersupply of magnet rare earths to hit 60,000 tonnes by 2030 Adamas Intelligence predicts that from 2023 through 2040, global demand for NdFeB magnets will increase at a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%.
May 4, 2023 China slams Canada PM Trudeau’s slave labor comment, threatens ‘consequences’ "His words disregarded facts and confounded black with white. The Chinese side expresses its strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to this," the Chinese Embassy in Ottawa said.
May 4, 2023 Lofty prices tarnish gold’s lustre in top Asian retail hubs Shoppers leaving empty-handed complaining of high prices are becoming a more common sight at gold stores in China and India.
May 3, 2023 Copper price is set to close at its lowest level since January 5 A Reuters poll showed that prices are due to recover slightly, supported by low inventories.
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
