March 29, 2025

China’s mining investment under Belt and Road Initiative sets new record – report

China's overseas mining investment under its Belt and Road Initiative hit another peak last year at $21.4 billion.

March 28, 2025

China tightens rules on alumina expansion to tackle overcapacity

Companies won’t be allowed to build new alumina plants in heavily polluted areas, according to an aluminum industry development plan.

March 27, 2025

INSIGHT: Myanmar rebels disrupt China rare earth trade, sparking regional scramble

By capturing sites that produce roughly half of the world's heavy rare earths, the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) rebels have been able to throttle the supply of minerals used in…

March 27, 2025

Citi cuts copper price forecast, sees 25% US import tariff in second quarter

Citi lowered its three-month price outlook to $9,500 per tonne, down from $10,000 per tonne.

March 27, 2025

Column: Green iron is a prize worth billions, winning is the trick

The steel value chain accounts for 7% to 9% of global carbon emissions.

March 27, 2025

Jiangxi Copper warns of enduring volatility after profit miss

Copper prices spiked to fresh all-time highs this week.

March 26, 2025

Tianqi Lithium returns to loss on prolonged battery metal rout

The Chinese lithium giant posted a net loss of 7.9 billion yuan ($1.1 billion) in 2024 citing weaker prices.

March 25, 2025

Glencore to cut coal output in attempt to halt price slump

Coal prices have slumped to the lowest levels since mid-2021.

March 25, 2025

Copper price hits record high as Trump tariff risks fuel rally

Copper hit as high as $5.2255/lb. on the Comex in New York on Tuesday.

March 25, 2025

Korea to boost mineral recycling to counter US-China trade risks

Korea is targeting the recovery of 10 minerals from goods such as discarded batteries and printed circuit boards to assist sectors like semiconductors and electric vehicles.