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.

July 3, 2025

Gold price record rally ignites fundraising spree for China miners

A wave of Chinese gold miners is pushing to raise funds in Hong Kong, seeking to capitalize on rising investor interest in the metal.

July 3, 2025

Infographic: Who controls rare earth processing?

This graphic tracks refined output of rare earth magnets.