July 23, 2025

Glencore workers brace for layoffs on looming Mount Isa shutdown

In an internal memo, Glencore confirmed it is set to shut its final two copper mines in Mount Isa unless the government steps in.

July 22, 2025

China launches inspections to halt excessive coal production

China produced nearly 5 billion tons of its mainstay fuel last year, and is likely to post a seventh straight year of record output in 2025.

July 21, 2025

US rare earth stock cracks top 50 mining companies for the first time

Non-Chinese rare earth producers have been conspicuously absent from mining’s top tier, now worth a collective $1.5 trillion, up $200 billion year to date. 

July 21, 2025

China rare earth magnet exports jump 158% after trade truce

Total cargoes of the magnets rose to 3,188 tons last month, according to Chinese data on Sunday, more than double volumes of 1,238 tons in May.

July 21, 2025

Iron ore price reaches multi‑month highs on mega‑dam announcement

China announced that construction has begun on the world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibet.

July 21, 2025

Trump’s critical minerals obsession reignites deep-sea mining

Still, the Trump-triggered seabed mining boom faces significant hurdles.

July 21, 2025

Infographic: Rare earth magnets demand for clean energy tech

This infographic highlights the rare earth metals driving magnet innovation.

July 21, 2025

Russian precious metals sales to China hit $1 billion

Chinese imports of Russian precious metal ores and concentrates, including gold and silver, jumped 80% in the first half of 2025.

July 20, 2025

China’s exports of rare earth magnets to the US surge in June

In total, China exported 3,188 tons of rare earth permanent magnets globally last month, up 157.5% from May.

July 20, 2025

China vows ‘zero tolerance’ for smuggling of critical minerals

China’s coordination office on export control highlighted recent cases of critical-mineral smuggling involving false declarations and transshipments through third countries.