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.

July 7, 2025

China’s mining investment sets new record

There were 10 deals worth more than $100 million in 2024, the most since 2013, data from S&P and Mergermarket shows.

July 6, 2025

Column: Metals smelting is the West’s next critical minerals crisis

China's rapid expansion of processing capacity is crushing margins across the metallic spectrum.

July 4, 2025

Malaysia puts anti-dumping duties on some China, South Korea, Vietnam iron, steel

The provisional duties be in effect from Monday for up to 120 days.