February 28, 2025

China keeps unprecedented hold on metals with mining push abroad

China increased overseas mining investments last year, boosting its control over the metals supply chain amid global reliance concerns.

February 27, 2025

China’s 2024 lithium carbonate output rises 45%, ministry says

China's production of battery-grade lithium hydroxide also rose 26%.

February 27, 2025

Congo to enforce artisanal cobalt monopoly after export halt

DRC is starting to enforce a long-planned state monopoly to control production of hand-dug cobalt.

February 26, 2025

Trump’s tariff threat sparks global race to get copper to the US

The gap between copper prices in the US and the rest of the world widened sharply after Trump's announcement on Tuesday.

February 26, 2025

Column: Trump’s tariff threat presages turbulent times for Doctor Copper

Doctor Copper has been trying to price in the potential for US import tariffs since late January.

February 25, 2025

Trump orders new tariff probe into US copper imports

the countries set to be most affected by any new US copper tariffs would be Chile, Canada and Mexico.

February 25, 2025

China cobalt stocks jump as Congo exports ban sparks “chaos”

A surprise export ban in the DRC lifted the near-term outlook for the material used in alloys and batteries.

February 24, 2025

Column: China’s grip on global nickel supply tightens with Anglo sale

Anglo's nickel asset sale is not good news for Western countries looking to escape China's tightening grip on the global nickel supply chain.

February 21, 2025

Global exploration budgets fall as juniors tighten belts: S&P

Global spending dropped 3% to $12.5 billion, S&P’s Corporate exploration strategies 2024 report shows.

February 21, 2025

Record gold prices dampen demand in top hubs

Physical gold demand among top consumers China and India remained negligible this week.