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.

October 19, 2025

A stock trader’s guide to navigating China’s curb on rare earths

The implications for investors are far-reaching, as countries led by the US scramble to shore up access to the raw materials, often by funneling investments to miners outside of China.

October 19, 2025

Government equity in miners becomes US norm

The Trump administration is ratcheting up government ownership in mining companies that are nominally Canadian, raising questions about whether Ottawa plans similar investments.

October 17, 2025

How the rare earths battle is playing out

 It’s been a dynamic week for rare earth stocks. Many names surged 10 to 20% in pre-market trading on Tuesday before selling […]