March 13, 2025 Bolivia’s lithium deals with China, Russia in limbo Bolivia's 2024 lithium deals face parliamentary delays over transparency, environmental, and economic concerns.
March 12, 2025 China moves for higher copper exports amid market upheaval Two major Chinese smelters plan to ship as much as 45,000 tons for March delivery into bonded warehouses and Asian depots in the LME’s network.
March 12, 2025 Copper smelting activity falls for the first time in four months, satellite data shows The change was driven mainly by Europe, Asia (excluding China) and Oceania.
March 7, 2025 China’s central bank ups gold reserves for fourth straight month China's gold reserves were valued at $208.64 billion at the end of last month.
March 7, 2025 Metal for bullets risks bigger shortage after near-300% surge A global shortage of antimony could worsen as the US and Europe replenish stockpiles of bullets used in Ukraine.
March 6, 2025 China fuels EV battery boom as industry landscape shifts, Adamas says “The growth in battery capacity is not just about numbers; it signals a fundamental shift in how we source critical metals and design EV batteries," noted Frik Els.
March 6, 2025 MMG halts new Congo plant after one year on cobalt slump MMG said it suspended operations at its new facility at the Kinsevere mine in December 2024.
March 6, 2025 Column: China’s modest stimulus is no big bang for commodities Hopes that China's annual meeting of parliament would provide significant economic stimulus have been dashed.
March 5, 2025 Copper prices surge as Trump signals 25% tariff on imports Trump’s comments in a speech to Congress sparked a frenetic rally in Comex copper prices.
March 4, 2025 Column: Tin bulls in retreat as Myanmar flags return of key mine The Wa State, a semi-autonomous region of Myanmar, has finally broken its year-long silence on the fate of the Man Maw tin mine.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
