August 21, 2025

Iron ore price rebounds as China demand concerns fade

Both the benchmarks had fallen for six straight sessions through Wednesday.

August 21, 2025

Column: A last swing of the LME aluminum stocks roundabout?

Financiers, traders, and warehouses are tussling over a diminishing volume of metal.

August 20, 2025

Column: Iron ore blamed for BHP’s profit drop. It may get worse

The average realized price BHP received for its iron ore fell by 19% over the financial year.

August 20, 2025

Tianqi open to renegotiating lithium refinery deal with IGO

The refinery, the first lithium hydroxide plant to be built in Australia, has been grappling with operational issues and production delays.

August 20, 2025

Afghanistan says China seeks its participation in Belt and Road Initiative

China was among the first countries to embrace the Taliban government after the US withdrawal in 2021.

August 20, 2025

Iron ore price dips on China blast furnace cuts, US trade restrictions

China has mandated blast furnace production cuts aimed at improving air quality.

August 19, 2025

US targets Chinese steel and lithium for forced-labor scrutiny

The measure is meant to help combat alleged repression of Uyghurs and other minorities in the province of Xinjiang.

August 19, 2025

China’s copper output falls from peak with overcapacity in focus

Refined copper output dropped to 1.27 million tons in July, down from 1.3 million tons the previous month.

August 19, 2025

Iron ore price falls with BHP results, soft China demand in focus

BHP blamed weaker iron ore and coal prices for its sliding profits.

August 19, 2025

China pledges to address India’s rare earth needs

Chinese rare earth magnet exports to India are down 58% compared to January levels.