June 2, 2025 China’s rare earths grip gives Xi leverage in US trade duel China is gaining ground in the standoff, as Washington is still a decade away from securing rare earths independently from Beijing, one analyst said.
June 2, 2025 Silver price marches past $34 on renewed trade tensions The metal rallied over 4% as markets digested a potential re-escalation in Sino-American trade conflicts.
June 2, 2025 Bolivian court pauses Chinese, Russian lithium deals The deals aimed to establish direct lithium extraction facilities in Salar de Uyuni in southwest Bolivia.
June 1, 2025 Trump, Xi likely to speak soon on minerals trade dispute, aides say White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said no specific date for the conversation has been set.
June 1, 2025 Car makers warn China’s rare earth curbs could halt production The head of the trade group representing General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai and others raised urgent concerns in a letter to the Trump administration.
May 30, 2025 Tungsten’s emerging supply chain Tungsten's role as the prime military metal is prompting a rush to restock supplies and reestablish non-Chinese supply lines.
May 30, 2025 Infographic: Rare earth spheres of control Who controls the future of rare earth mining?
May 30, 2025 China signals softer stance on rare earth export curbs While a handful of licences have been granted, including to some Volkswagen suppliers, Indian automakers say they have received none.
May 30, 2025 Column: Cobalt Holdings bets the battery metal’s fortunes have turned The metals investor is betting that the worst is over for the cobalt market.
May 28, 2025 Copper price must double to meet future mining needs — study The problem isn't about finding enough in the ground, but the rate at which copper is mined, according to a recent study.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
