August 29, 2025 China copper smelters see decade-high profits despite challenges The global copper industry has been facing cut-throat competition with too many firms bidding for not enough ore.
August 29, 2025 Copper price rises on US growth and China recovery signs The US economy expanded at a 3.3% annualized pace in Q2.
August 29, 2025 Baosteel expects China’s steel exports to stay above 100Mt in 2025 China's steel exports in the first seven months climbed 11.4% to hit a record high.
August 28, 2025 Lynas Rare Earths to raise $488 million after China shock The company — backed by Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart — will use the funds to streamline existing operations.
August 28, 2025 Chinese lithium prices near three-week low on easing supply concerns A lithium mine owned by Yongxing Special Materials secured renewal of a safe production licence that was set to expire next week.
August 28, 2025 Column: LME storage capacity falls as politics upend metal flows LME's global warehousing capacity shrank by 4.25% over the first half of 2025 despite the opening of new delivery locations.
August 27, 2025 Zijin Mining sees ‘unprecedented’ global risks The miner said said geopolitical confrontation will pose challenges to its overseas projects.
August 26, 2025 China’s exports of semi-finished steel surge by more than 300% Exports of semis in the first seven months of 2025 ballooned to 7.4 million tons, according to Chinese customs data.
August 26, 2025 Rare earth prices at two-year high as MP Materials halts China shipments US rare earth ore supply to China slid in May and hit zero in June.
August 26, 2025 China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong more than doubled in July As the world's leading gold consumer, China's purchasing activities can significantly influence global gold markets.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
