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.

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.