August 11, 2025

US vs. China on critical minerals – Sahar Hafeez

China’s tightening grip on critical mineral exports is sending shockwaves through industries from defense to clean energy. In response, Washington has already […]

August 11, 2025

Iron ore price rises on report China mills to temporarily halt output

Tangshan steel mills were ordered to stop output from Aug. 25 for cleaner air before Beijing’s Sept. 3 parade.

August 11, 2025

Lithium market soars as CATL shuts one of world’s top mines

Tianqi Lithium spiked as much as 19% in Hong Kong, while Ganfeng Lithium jumped 14%.

August 10, 2025

CATL suspends output at China lithium mine for three months

The suspension came after the company failed to extend a key mining permit which expired on Aug. 9.

August 8, 2025

Drones hover over CATL mine as lithium market anxiety rises

The lithium sector has been buffeted in recent weeks by extreme volatility in the spot, futures and equity markets.

August 7, 2025

Fortescue secures yuan loan worth $2 billion for green energy plans

The mining giant said at the end of July that it was scaling back and would scrap its green hydrogen projects locally and in the United States.

August 7, 2025

Copper price gains on Chinese demand, Chilean supply risks

China reported an unexpected surge in both imports and exports in July.

August 7, 2025

China’s central bank adds gold in nine-month buying streak

Gold held by the central bank increased by 60,000 troy ounces to 73.96 million troy ounces last month.

August 6, 2025

Record gold floods into Shanghai warehouses on arbitrage play

More than 36 tons of gold bars have been registered for delivery against futures contracts, a quantity that has almost doubled over the past month.

August 6, 2025

Platinum crunch comes to a head as US and China snap up metal

The market tightness has made platinum one of the best-performing commodities this year.