May 28, 2025

China may relax rare earth export curbs for some chip companies

In April, China put seven rare earths and related products on an export control list.

May 28, 2025

Diamond mining industry cracks under pressure

The global diamond industry is reeling from plunging revenues, halted operations, and doubts about its relevance.

May 27, 2025

Glencore buys Russian copper on LME to feed tight Chinese market

In the past three trading sessions there have been requests for delivery of about 15,000 tons of copper from LME warehouses in Rotterdam, according to exchange data.

May 27, 2025

CHART: Asian EV battery makers buy 94% of global battery metals

EV battery manufacturers based in China, Korea and Japan have almost complete control of the global market, and it’s not changing any time soon. 

May 27, 2025

Greenland urges US, Europe to invest in its critical minerals, or China will

"We want to develop our business sector and diversify it, and that requires investments from outside," Greenland's mineral resources minister told the Financial Times.

May 27, 2025

Geopolitics to shape mining’s future: TNMG president

TNM Group's Anthony Vaccaro highlighted the increasing role of geopolitics in shaping the mining industry.

May 27, 2025

Chinese miner joins rush to tap lure of gold in bond market

Shandong Gold Group is considering issuing a roughly $100 million perpetual bond as soon as this week, Bloomberg sources say.

May 26, 2025

China relaxes rare earth curbs to avert drone industry slowdown: DigiTimes

According to sources cited by DigiTimes, Chinese drone manufacturers were among the hardest hit by export curbs dating back to 2023.

May 26, 2025

Nigeria to open two Chinese-backed lithium processing plants this year

A $600 million lithium processing plant near the Kaduna-Niger border is slated for commissioning this quarter.

May 26, 2025

China’s total gold imports via Hong Kong in April top one-year high

A sharp rebound in gold imports, following months of net exports, reflects shifting economic sentiment.