June 25, 2019

Putin’s big bet on gold is paying off

President Vladimir Putin’s regime moved first among big reserve holders to phase out the dollar because it had the biggest reasons to fear the U.S.

June 25, 2019

China’s rare earth magnet exports to US jump 20% in May

China's exports of rare earth magnets to the United States rose more than 20% in May from the previous month to their highest since at least 2016.

June 24, 2019

Global copper mine production to grow 3.5% annually — report

Global copper mine production will see steady growth over the next few years, supported by markets with low operating costs and improving copper prices.

June 24, 2019

China’s CNMC agrees to work on Madagascar rare earth project

No value was put on the agreement but the Chinese company will also have the right to purchase 3,000 tonnes of rare earth products from the project within three years…

June 24, 2019

Chinese rare earth magnet producer to expand as EV demand booms

The importance of rare earths, has been thrust into the spotlight in recent weeks as China mulls whether to use its position as the world’s dominant supplier as a counter…

June 23, 2019

China’s Chengtun starts construction of 60,000-tonnes lithium project

The project is expected to produce 30,000 tonnes of lithium, 20,000 tonnes of battery-level lithium hydroxide and 10,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate.

June 21, 2019

The winners and losers from surging iron ore prices

In the world of metals and mining, sometimes it’s better to sell the raw product rather than the finished one.

June 21, 2019

Toyota Tsusho to wait on EV market before upping lithium investment

The EV market has boomed in recent years, but still makes up just a fraction of total car sales.

June 21, 2019

Dalian iron ore rises as supply crunch concerns persist

Demand for steelmaking raw materials continues to be robust despite heightened production restrictions in some regions.

June 20, 2019

China iron ore soars as Rio Tinto cuts shipments forecast

Mining giant Rio Tinto on Thursday lowered its guidance on volumes of iron ore it expects to ship from the key Pilbara producing region in Australia for the third time…