December 8, 2025

China’s annual coal demand to fall for first time in eight years, industry group says

Coal use also fell this year in the steel and building industries but was partially offset by growth in the chemical sector.

December 8, 2025

Congo miners urge urgent talks to clear cobalt export backlog

China is unlikely to see cobalt shipments from Congo’s new export quota before April, a veteran analyst said.

December 8, 2025

Global scramble for critical minerals to shape markets in 2026: BMI

BMI sees tight supply, industrial policy and critical minerals competition steering mining investment in 2026.

December 7, 2025

China’s central bank extends gold-buying streak as metal’s rally cools

Bullion held by the People’s Bank of China rose by 30,000 troy ounces last month.

December 5, 2025

Column: China and India import more thermal coal, but price gains may weigh

The increase in imports by both China and India came after prices for the main seaborne thermal coal grades dropped to four-year lows in June.

December 4, 2025

Serra Verde cuts short China offtake deals, approached by Western firms

Privately-held Serra Verde renegotiated the Chinese deals and now they conclude at the end of next year.

December 4, 2025

Copper price won’t stay above $11,000 for long, says Goldman

The “critically low” inventories outside America could be avoided, the bank said.

December 3, 2025

Copper price sets new record in London

Futures on the LME jumped as much as 2.6% to more than $11,400 per tonne.

December 3, 2025

Shares in China’s only uranium miner triple on Shenzhen debut

China National Uranium raised around 4 billion yuan ($570 million) as it debuted on the Shenzhen exchange on Wednesday.

December 3, 2025

China copper smelters, Chile miner in deadlock over fee talks

Annual negotiations between the smelters and Antofagasta have not progressed since initial meetings took place last week.