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.
August 18, 2025 China’s rare earth exports jump to highest since January Volumes rose 69% to 6,422 tonnes, according to customs data compiled by Bloomberg.
August 18, 2025 Column: Lithium’s rally is super-charged with speculative spice News that CATL has suspended operations at its Jianxiawo mine has lit a fire under the market.
August 18, 2025 China hits back after US warning on toxic mine spill in Zambia US envoy Michael Gonzales has said the incident could rank among the world’s worst such disasters.
August 15, 2025 Tsingshan to invest $800M in Zimbabwe steel plant The funds would be allocated towards a blast furnace and supporting infrastructure to double the capacity.
August 15, 2025 Explaining the iron ore grade shift The global market is in the midst of a major pricing shift, moving away from the long-standing 62% Fe benchmark.
August 15, 2025 China warns Western companies against stockpiling rare earths, FT reports China is warning western companies against stockpiling rare earths or risk even greater shortages.
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