May 9, 2025

Tsingshan ‘has not given up’ on Chile lithium plans despite plant retreat

Tsingshan and Chinese automaker BYD backed out of plans this week to build major lithium cathode plants in Chile.

May 9, 2025

China’s rare earth exports drop as trade war crimps supply

Overseas sales fell 16% in April from March to 4,785 tonnes.

May 9, 2025

China launches campaign to crack down on strategic minerals smuggling

The campaign urges government departments to target typical evasion methods such as false reporting, concealment, and smuggling.

May 8, 2025

China’s copper concentrate imports at record high as more smelters prepare to open

Copper inventories on the Shanghai Futures Exchange are expected to fall again this week, according to traders, with the swift drawdown likely to lift prices and increase the incentive for…

May 8, 2025

Iron ore price falls as China steel body says output curbs underway

China announced in March it would push the steel industry to limit output.

May 8, 2025

Cordoba sells remaining half of Alacrán copper project, stock halted

The Alacrán project is positioned to be Colombia's largest copper mine.

May 8, 2025

Major Indonesia nickel plant restarts after deadly landslide

The halt of the QMB plant raised concerns about near-term supply tightness but also increased scrutiny over high-pressure acid leaching.

May 8, 2025

De Beers to shut down lab-grown diamond brand Lightbox

Decision reflects De Beers’ renewed focus on natural diamonds, a return to the strategy behind its iconic “Diamonds are Forever” slogan.

May 7, 2025

Goldman Sachs raises Q2/Q3 copper forecast

In a note published Wednesday, the bank upgraded its Q2/Q3 price forecast to $9,330-$9,150/t from $8,620-$8,370/t previously.

May 7, 2025

China keeps adding gold to reserves as challenges stack up

Bullion held by the People’s Bank of China rose by about 70,000 troy ounces last month, according to data on Wednesday.