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.

August 14, 2025

Barrick, Shandong Gold aim for $400M investment in Argentine mine

The project, submitted to Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Scheme (RIGI), aims to boost the mine's output by 1.6 million ounces over its useful life.

August 14, 2025

Chinese copper smelters get only short-term relief on margins

While spot treatment charges to turn concentrate into refined metal are still deeply negative, they’ve ticked higher over the past six weeks.

August 14, 2025

Ganfeng, Lithium Argentina merge Salta projects in $1.8B deal

The partners aim to produce up to 150,000 tonnes per year of lithium carbonate equivalent in three phases of 50,000 tonnes each. 

August 14, 2025

Iron ore slides as China suspends construction ahead of military parade

Futures slid on Thursday after the government ordered the suspension of construction activity ahead of a military parade in Beijing.

August 14, 2025

Infographic: China’s grip on global antimony refining

China controls over 70% of the world’s antimony refining.