October 2, 2025

China, Malaysia in talks for rare earths refinery project

If the joint venture takes shape, it would represent a significant policy departure for China.

October 1, 2025

Australian lithium miners slide as CATL moves toward mine restart

Chinese authorities have green-lit reserve reports from two major lithium producers operating in the mining hub of Yichun.

October 1, 2025

Column: Critical minerals are stuck between demand hopes and oversupply reality

The caveat to long-term forecasts is that they are inherently risky as market dynamics can shift.

October 1, 2025

Gold’s wild week: CEOs leave, prices soar, China rises

The global gold sector faced major changes this week, with leadership shifts and record prices not seen in decades.

September 30, 2025

Copper price records best month since June on mine supply snarls

Copper has had a volatile year, buffeted by supply outages and shifts in the Trump administration’s trade policy.

September 30, 2025

China approves CATL mine reserves in relief for lithium outlook

Chinese authorities have green-lit reserve reports from two major lithium producers operating in the mining hub of Yichun.

September 30, 2025

Gold miners stage comeback as share sales surge to record high

Gold miners have just raised their highest ever quarterly proceeds from share sales.

September 30, 2025

Infographic: Uranium production – Spheres of control

Uranium production is dominated by Russia today, but by 2030 the picture changes.

September 30, 2025

Zijin Gold soars 68% in HK debut after world’s top IPO since May

The company plans to use some of the IPO proceeds to pay for the acquisition of a mine in Kazakhstan.

September 30, 2025

China freezes BHP iron ore cargoes amid pricing dispute

China is the world's top iron ore buyer, with BHP as its third-largest supplier after Rio Tinto and Vale.