June 29, 2025

Indonesia-China lithium battery plant operational by end-2026, official says

The venture by Indonesia Battery Corp and Chinese giant CATL is part of a $6 billion power battery project signed in 2022.

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.