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.

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.