October 1, 2020 Trump issues new order to spur rare earths mining Executive order declares a national emergency in the mining industry, a move aimed at expanding domestic production of rare earths.
September 30, 2020 Iron ore price jumps 5% after Vale suspension "Supply disruption could provide short-term support to the market, which has eased from six-year highs earlier this month."
September 30, 2020 Copper price surges on booming Chinese factories Gauge of manufacturing shows new orders at China's factories jumping to 9-year high as top copper consumer enters "above-trend growth" period.
September 30, 2020 Central bank gold buying to climb from near decade low Citigroup sees demand from the official sector rising to about 450 tonnes after a drop to 375 tonnes this year.
September 30, 2020 Shandong Gold to buy Xinjiang-focused miner Hengxing The purchase continues Shandong's prolific acquisition spree this year, which includes Cardinal Resources and TMAC Resources.
September 29, 2020 China EV ambitions threat to entire US auto industry – report A bipartisan, federal response is required for the US to compete with China’s ownership of the next generation of transportation, according to a new report from SAFE.
September 29, 2020 China to phase out coal power around 2050 Carbon emissions will peak sometime between 2025 and 2030, and total energy demand will start to decline around 2035, according to a new report from Tsinghua University.
September 27, 2020 China coal mine accident kills 16, Xinhua says The accident occurred at the Songzao coal mine, which belongs to a local energy company
September 25, 2020 China ramps up US crude oil imports as elections near Despite importing nearly 900,000 bpd this month alone, China's oil buying spree is about to end.
September 24, 2020 European producers welcome EU provisional duties on China aluminum The provisional duties are expected to be imposed by Oct. 15 while the investigation is due to be finalised in April 2021.
Lithium swings from glut to scarcity on Asia demand, Traxys says Lithium is emerging from a period of oversupply after record-high prices spurred supply growth at a time of disappointing demand. January 16, 2026 | 01:05 pm
