September 1, 2025

LME copper price near $10,000 amid softer dollar and resilient Chinese demand

Copper price pushed toward the $10,000-per-ton threshold on Monday on the London Metal Exchange.

August 31, 2025

Iron ore price heads for first consecutive monthly advance this year

Iron ore is headed for its first back-to-back monthly gain since 2024 on improving sentiment.

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.