June 27, 2025 China’s rare earths are flowing again, but not freely Automakers and suppliers say production plans still face uncertainties and a continued risk of shortages.
June 27, 2025 Gold price falls 2% on US-China trade agreement With Friday's drop, bullion has now lost 3% for the week.
June 27, 2025 China’s copper smelters win better-than-expected $0 processing fee Some Chinese smelters have agreed to process copper from Antofagasta for no charge, a record low for the industry.
June 27, 2025 India taking steps to mitigate disruptions due to China’s rare earth curbs Despite holding the world's fifth-largest rare earth reserves, India's domestic output remains underdeveloped.
June 27, 2025 Copper price down after $0 Chinese smelter deal The $0 agreement presents a win for China's smelters given spot charges are hovering around the –$43 mark.
June 26, 2025 US says deal with Beijing will expedite rare earth exports from China "They’re going to deliver rare earths to us," said US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
June 26, 2025 China opens first offshore gold vault in Hong Kong The Shanghai Gold Exchange's first expansion outside mainland China includes two new contracts and a bullion vault in Hong Kong.
June 26, 2025 Column: LME’s new position rules reflect a changed metals landscape Traders have been scaling up bets even as LME warehouse inventory has been depleting.
June 26, 2025 Australia sues China-linked rare earth investors Australia has sought to build a domestic rare earths supply chain.
June 26, 2025 CHART: The brutal economics of EV battery lithium Value of installed lithium in the average electric vehicle sold globally plummets by 89%.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland rare earth supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the U.S. and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
