July 10, 2025

Chinese tycoons are turning Indonesia into an aluminum giant

This year alone, three new alumina refineries, a key part of the aluminum production process, will begin working.

July 10, 2025

Copper mine output to rise 2.9% annually over next decade, says Fitch’s BMI

Production is projected to grow from 23.8 million tonnes in 2025 to 30.9 million tonnes in 2034.

July 10, 2025

Copper traders look to Chinese buyers in post Trump-tariff world

Traders seek home for cargoes at risk of missing August 1 US tariff deadline.

July 10, 2025

Sprott sees central banks, USD erosion fuelling gold, silver prices

“Gold remains well supported by central banks and sovereigns, while investment fund positioning remains at modest levels," Sprott market strategist says.

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.