June 4, 2019

US report urges steps to reduce reliance on foreign critical minerals

The Commerce Department on Tuesday released a report requested by President Donald Trump in December 2017, when he asked officials to look into U.S. access to so-called rare earths.

June 4, 2019

China stokes rare earths concerns with possible export controls

China’s state planner is closely studying proposals to establish rare-earth export controls.

June 3, 2019

Lithium mining superpowers seek riches as battery makers

The race by Tesla, Samsung and other technology giants to secure supplies of lithium is creating a unique chance for two global mining superpowers to reap more value from their…

June 3, 2019

China’s tech ambitions hinge on 20 electric versions of Detroit

President Xi Jinping wants the nation’s 500 electric car makers to be magnets for ancillary industries as he pushes to build a manufacturing superpower by 2025.

June 3, 2019

Iron ore sticks to fundamentals as other commodities dance to noise — opinion

While geopolitical concerns have been the prime driver for most commodity markets recently, iron ore has been a standout, trading largely on traditional fundamentals.

June 3, 2019

Gold climbs as Trump’s Mexico threat shows ‘no country is safe’

Gold is finally seeing some bullish momentum as trade ructions escalate, fueling the biggest rally among the top miners in seven months.

June 2, 2019

Should investors get excited about rare earth metals?

The 17 so-called “rare earth metals” play strong supporting roles in many of the consumer electronics we enjoy on a daily basis, from our TVs to smartphones.

May 31, 2019

Gold — China premiums rise as trade woes boost buying; India demand tapers

Gold premiums in top consumer China rose this week as investors bought the metal as a safe-haven due to rising trade tensions with the United States.

May 30, 2019

We all need to calm down about rare earths — opinion

Once every decade or so, the world goes through a collective freak-out about rare earths.

May 30, 2019

Copper market faces larger shortages, supply issues simmer

Benchmark copper prices on the London Metal Exchange, trading at around $5,850 a tonne, have tumbled nearly 9% this month.