March 14, 2025

Tariffs, uncertainty, driving nations to tighten grip on critical minerals

Verisk Maplecroft’s Resource Nationalism Index shows a record jump in government control over resources in 47 countries since 2020.

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.