May 1, 2025

China’s rare earth power play: Are we heading for another price shock?

China has just rearmed one of its most powerful economic weapons: rare earth export controls. Can the West afford another price shock […]

May 1, 2025

Copper prices rebound after sharp drop as US signals trade progress

The rebound came after US President Trump said there was a “very good chance” of reaching an agreement with China.

May 1, 2025

Chinese market dictated recent gold price fluctuation, says Goldman trader

Goldman Sachs trader Adam Gillard says nearly 1 million oz. were sold in Shanghai before the market closed for the holiday.

April 30, 2025

Behind the infographic: Who controls copper refining?

A new chart from MINING.COM and The Northern Miner shows China now controls over half the world’s copper processing capacity, far ahead […]

April 30, 2025

China makes thorium-based nuclear energy breakthrough using past US work

According to Chinese state media, a group of scientists recently managed to refuel a working thorium molten salt reactor without causing a shutdown — a feat never achieved before.

April 30, 2025

Copper price slumps on selloff ahead of Chinese holiday

Copper prices fell sharply as traders rushed to close positions ahead of China’s five-day Labour Day.

April 30, 2025

Q1 gold demand soars to highest since 2016: WGC

Total gold demand reached 1,206 tonnes in the first three months of 2025, a 1% increase from the same period a year ago.

April 30, 2025

Global copper surplus to more than double in 2025 – ICSG

The International Copper Study Group forecasts global copper surplus to reach 289,000 tonnes in 2025.

April 30, 2025

Record gold prices help keep China’s copper smelters going despite losses

Surging prices for gold and other byproducts are keeping China's copper smelters afloat.

April 30, 2025

Zijin Mining eyes gold unit spin-off with Hong Kong listing

Zijin Mining plans to list overseas gold assets in Hong Kong under a new subsidiary, Zijin Gold International.