April 21, 2025

China copper output jumps to record despite low smelting fees

Production of refined metal rose 8.6% in March from a year earlier.

April 20, 2025

Gold ATM draws large crowd in Shanghai amid surging prices

Located in Shanghai's Global Harbor shopping mall, the new machine saw long queues of customers, with appointments booked through the upcoming May holiday.

April 20, 2025

China’s export controls are curbing critical mineral shipments to the world

Exports of antimony and germanium products in the first quarter were down 57% and 39%, respectively, compared to a year earlier.

April 20, 2025

Chinese rare earth processor Shenghe sees little impact from halt to US feedstock imports

While China dominates the refining of rare earths it imports some concentrate mined elsewhere to feed its processors, including large amounts by MP Materials.

April 17, 2025

MP Materials halts exports to China

The move follows Chinese restrictions announced earlier this month.

April 17, 2025

China’s aluminum makers say tariffs won’t deter overseas growth

Demand for the metal produced in China remains strong due to its competitiveness, one company executive says.

April 17, 2025

Citi softens bearish outlook on copper short term

Citi analysts now see a decreased "bearish risk" in the next three months.

April 17, 2025

Asian coal prices fall to fresh four-year low on trade war fears

Chinese coal production hit an all-time high last month.

April 17, 2025

Copper and the new resource spheres of control

MINING.COM and The Northern Miner mapped global copper production through a geopolitical lens, dividing the world into five “spheres of control”: American, […]

April 17, 2025

Sinomine targets 2026 production at Kitumba copper mine in Zambia

Chinese company plans to invest $560 million in the project.