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.

July 2, 2025

BHP contracts COSCO for two ammonia-powered vessels

The charter contracts for the two vessels are expected to run for five years, with first delivery anticipated from 2028.

July 2, 2025

Column: Copper’s tariff high fails to lift other LME metals

Doctor Copper hasn't been quite the same since President Trump announced an investigation into US imports.

July 1, 2025

Iron ore price slides on weak Chinese demand

The most-traded September iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange ended 1.32% lower.

July 1, 2025

INSIGHT: Rare earth magnet users jolted into paying premium prices for ex-China supply

While rare earths magnets from China are beginning to flow again, customers remain on edge about the threat of future shortages.

June 30, 2025

Russia base metals sales to China surge, signaling deep reliance

Russian aluminum sales to China through May jumped by almost 56% year-on-year.