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.

April 17, 2025

Turkish nickel bull plans $2 billion M&A spree to rival China

After making his fortune in chrome and shipping, billionaire Robert Yuksel Yildirim is on a hunt for nickel mines.

April 16, 2025

Seven rare earth metals that China is weaponizing against the US

China’s dominance of both mining and processing means these niche metals have become a cudgel to use against opponents.