July 28, 2025 China’s lithium markets gripped by possible supply disruptions Lithium carbonate traded on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange rose by its daily limit of 8% on Friday, capping a 14% gain for the week.
July 28, 2025 Ghana cancels $1.2 billion bauxite deal, eyes global partnership Potential partners include Dubai-based Emirates Global Aluminium or a Chinese firm.
July 27, 2025 Rising US coal consumption set to help seal record global demand In the US, coal usage surged by 12% in the first half of the year, driven by rising electricity needs, the IEA found.
July 27, 2025 Demand for magnetic REEs to triple by 2035: McKinsey Global demand for magnetic REEs is expected to triple from 59,000 tons in 2022 to 176,000 tons in 2035, the firm estimates.
July 25, 2025 High prices stifle gold demand in top Asian hubs; India widens discount Jewellers were reluctant to purchase gold at current prices or even place orders for production, a dealer in India said.
July 25, 2025 China lithium futures rise 8% to hit six-month high The most active lithium carbonate futures in Guangzhou hit the highest since January 21 at 80,520 yuan ($11,244) a metric ton.
July 24, 2025 Column: Copper’s physical tariff trade is rapidly unwinding The market was betting that tariffs would be set lower and come with a longer lead-time.
July 24, 2025 Six university students drown in China mine accident The students fell into a flotation cell after protective grates collapsed.
July 24, 2025 China’s ‘lithium capital’ flags permit issues at eight mines Analyst says the measures will "help the industry clean up excess supply."
July 23, 2025 Zijin leads race to buy Barrick’s Ivory Coast gold mine The asset is valued at around $300 million and that Zijin is expected to offer significantly more to secure it, Reuters sources say.
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