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.
July 4, 2025 Iron ore gets second weekly boost on hopes of supply-side reform Analysts at Citigroup see the signals from China as a likely precursor for so-called supply-side reform 2.0.
July 4, 2025 Guinea bauxite exports up 36% on Chinese demand Guinea’s surging bauxite shipments to China coincide with the planned launch of the massive Simandou iron ore project.
July 4, 2025 Chinese zinc smelters risk run cuts as capacity outpaces demand Plants in Japan and the Philippines have started cutting production and shutting units.
July 3, 2025 China’s foreign minister dismisses European worries over rare earths "Rare earths have not been, are not, and will not be a problem between China and Europe," foreign minister Wang Yi said.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
