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.
August 26, 2025 US group calls for Washington to investigate MMG nickel deal The American Iron and Steel Institute has asked the White House to intervene in a $500M deal in Brazil.
August 26, 2025 Column: China’s seaborne thermal coal imports jump as India’s stumble The diverging trends reflect the interplay in their domestic markets of coal production and the rising deployment of renewable energy.
August 25, 2025 China’s rare earth companies rally after Beijing tightens grip Among the top movers was magnet supplier JL-Mag Rare-Earth, which climbed as much as 18% in Hong Kong.
August 25, 2025 Texas factory gives Chinese copper firm an edge in tariff war Wellascent plans to invest in three years $100 million in the US plant.
August 25, 2025 China’s next five-year plan crucial to staging coal exit: report New coal projects are at a decade high.
August 24, 2025 China extends rare earth controls to imported material Companies involved in the production process must now also submit monthly data on rare earth flows.
August 22, 2025 Scrap copper traders redirect metal to sidestep China levies US metal dealers are redirecting China-bound shipments of scrap through Canada, Mexico and Vietnam to avoid 10% import tariffs.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
