July 10, 2025 Copper mine output to rise 2.9% annually over next decade, says Fitch’s BMI Production is projected to grow from 23.8 million tonnes in 2025 to 30.9 million tonnes in 2034.
July 10, 2025 Copper traders look to Chinese buyers in post Trump-tariff world Traders seek home for cargoes at risk of missing August 1 US tariff deadline.
July 10, 2025 Sprott sees central banks, USD erosion fuelling gold, silver prices “Gold remains well supported by central banks and sovereigns, while investment fund positioning remains at modest levels," Sprott market strategist says.
July 9, 2025 China risks global heavy rare earth supply to stop Myanmar rebel victory Nearly half the world's supply of heavy rare earths is extracted from mines in Kachin state, Myanmar.
July 9, 2025 Indicator of Chinese copper import demand jumps 38% after Trump tariff announcement The Yangshan copper premium rose to $40 a metric ton on Wednesday, up from Tuesday's 11-month low of $29.
July 9, 2025 India plans to kickstart rare earth output to cut China reliance The Indian government is planning an incentive program worth as much as 25 billion rupees ($290 million) for private sector firms manufacturing magnets.
July 8, 2025 Third of chip production could face copper supply disruptions by 2035, PwC report says By 2035, most of the 17 countries supplying the chip industry will be at risk of drought, PwC said.
July 8, 2025 Banks channeled $385 billion into coal industry since COP26 In a 2021 climate summit, nearly 200 governments agreed to phase down coal, and major banks pledged to decarbonize.
July 7, 2025 How China tightened its grip over its rare earth sector Through consolidation and quotas, Beijing has turned a once-unruly sector, responsible for 90% of rare earth processing capacity, into a powerful source of diplomatic leverage.
July 7, 2025 China’s PBOC keeps buying gold as reserves grow for eighth month Bullion held by the People’s Bank of China rose by 70,000 troy ounces last month, according to data on Monday.
China to rein in copper, alumina capacity expansion under next five-year plan The country's economic planner will tighten oversight of copper and alumina projects from 2026 to 2030 to curb irrational investment. December 26, 2025 | 04:10 am
