October 21, 2025

Goldman Sachs flags risk of disruption in supply of rare earths, key minerals

In a note on Monday, the bank said China controls 69% of global rare earth mining, 92% of refining and 98% of magnet manufacturing.

October 21, 2025

RANKED: Top 10 automakers by battery cobalt spending

Congo’s export quotas have lit a fire under cobalt prices and spending on the battery material is up 51% year on year despite ongoing thrifting. 

October 21, 2025

Mining investor says US must outspend China on critical minerals

Western governments are still moving too slowly in securing supplies of lithium, rare earths and other materials, says Brian Menell, head of TechMet Ltd.

October 21, 2025

Concerned carmakers race to beat China’s rare earths deadline

Even if Chinese suppliers can fulfil fresh orders before the November 8 export controls take effect, the journey by sea to Europe can take 45 days.

October 20, 2025

Gold price soars to record ahead of US-China talks, rate cut decision

Spot gold rose as much as 2.9% to $4,380.89 an ounce.

October 20, 2025

Canada offers tariff relief to some steel, aluminum products from US, China

The order came into effect on October 15 and more details regarding the remission order will be published on November 5.

October 20, 2025

Copper price approaches record on US-China trade uncertainty

In London, the metal traded as high as $10,691.50 a tonne for a 1.5% intraday gain.

October 20, 2025

China scraps platinum tax break for state-owned giant

Platinum prices on the Shanghai Gold Exchange jumped to a premium of more than 10% to global benchmark on Monday.

October 20, 2025

Column: Five key takeaways from London Metal Exchange Week

This year, though, the copper bulls were out in full force in London.

October 20, 2025

Kodal begins lithium exports from Mali’s Bougouni mine

Kodal started trucking lithium from Bougouni to San Pedro port, with customs clearing ahead of first shipment to Hainan.