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.

August 22, 2025

Chinese lithium trading spikes amid volatility, supply concerns

Volumes for the Guangzhou Futures Exchange in July racked up the busiest month since the lithium contract was launched in 2023.