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.

August 14, 2025

Column: Zinc market shrugs off low LME stocks as another false signal

Zinc has underperformed the rest of the LME base metals pack all year and is still, uniquely, trading below its year-start price.

August 13, 2025

Toxic spill at China-owned Zambian mine 30 times worse than estimated

At least 1.5 million tons of the poisonous substance escaped when a reservoir failed at the Sino-Metals Leach Zambia Ltd. mine.

August 12, 2025

US sanctions armed group, Hong Kong firms over Congo mining

The Treasury Department said it was sanctioning the PARECO-FF, which it said controlled mining sites in Rubaya from 2022 to 2024.

August 12, 2025

Lithium miners retrace share gains with Chinese output in focus

The lithium market was rocked on Monday after CATL confirmed the suspension of its Jianxiawo mine.

August 11, 2025

Chinese copper maker an unlikely winner from Trump’s tariffs

Zhejiang Hailiang Co., a major manufacturer of copper tubes, has jumped nearly 20% since the Trump administration imposed tariffs at the end of July.

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%.