June 10, 2025

Glencore drives drawdown of Russian copper sanctioned by UK

The LME has reported the biggest drawdown of Russian copper from its network of warehouses since it started reporting the data in 2023.

June 10, 2025

Zimbabwe to ban export of lithium concentrates from 2027

Africa's top producer banned the export of lithium ore in 2022 and has been pushing miners to process more domestically.

June 10, 2025

Column: US aluminum tariffs threaten scrap clash with European Union

Donald Trump's move to double tariffs on aluminum imports heightens the risk of a full-blown scrap war with the European Union.

June 9, 2025

Gold price inches higher with spotlight on US-China trade talks

If there is a positive outcome of the meeting, it could be a little negative for gold, analyst says.

June 9, 2025

China’s copper boom tested as miners squeeze smelters

The unrelenting expansion of Chinese copper processing capacity over the past few years has now become a global headache.

June 9, 2025

US and Chinese officials meet in London for pivotal trade talks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was set to meet with Chinese counterparts in London.

June 8, 2025

China’s central bank extends gold-buying streak for seventh month

The People’s Bank of China added 60,000 troy ounces of the metal to its reserves last month.

June 7, 2025

China says it may speed up rare earths application approvals from EU

Price commitment consultations between China and the EU on Chinese-made electric vehicles exported to the EU have also entered a final stage.

June 6, 2025

Trump says Xi to restart rare earth flows, sets date for talks

The developments come as the world’s two largest economies look to resolve a simmering dispute over tariffs and technology that has unnerved markets.

June 6, 2025

China issues rare earth licenses to suppliers of top 3 US automakers

At least some of the licenses are valid for six months, the two sources told Reuters.