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.

May 26, 2025

Chinese customs caution slows some rare earth magnet exports

Customs data shows China's exports of permanent magnets fell 51% in April.

May 23, 2025

Platinum price rockets to two-year high on strong Chinese demand, tightening supply

Customs data released this week showed China imported 10 metric tons of platinum in April, the highest level in a year.

May 23, 2025

Bull cycle brewing in platinum group metals: Goehring & Rozencwajg

Market trends over the past 18 months mirror the conditions of the late 1990s that preceded a historic bull market, the firm suggests.

May 22, 2025

Neo Performance Materials exits separation facilities in China

The exit concludes a strategic review it launched last year.

May 21, 2025

China’s CMOC calls on Congo to lift cobalt export ban

Congo has kept the market guessing on its next steps when the ban ends on June 22.

May 21, 2025

Chinese authorities question metals bosses in smuggling probe

Companies involved in producing and trading minor and strategic metals with military and high—tech applications have been among those called in, Bloomberg sources said.

May 21, 2025

Critical minerals still dominated by few despite diversification efforts: IEA

The average market share of the top three refined material suppliers rose from 82% to 86% between 2020 and 2024, says IEA.

May 21, 2025

Energy storage boom drives battery shift, leaving nickel, cobalt behind

LFP batteries are fuelling a boom in energy storage projects.

May 20, 2025

LME WEEK: Trump’s copper tariff threat still a lucrative bet for traders

The premium for copper on COMEX has fallen to $600 a ton, a level traders say is still high enough to make a lucrative profit.