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.

February 21, 2025

China’s Norinco sweetens bid for Congo copper mines as deal stalls

Norinco already owns the Comica and Lamikal mines in Congo.

February 21, 2025

Yancoal earmarks $1.2 billion to fuel expansion plans

Australia's second-largest coal miner is seeking to acquire new assets, potentially beyond the home country and even outside the coal sector.

February 20, 2025

Column: A tungsten-tipped answer to the West’s critical metals dilemma

Tungsten is a critical component of the 21st-century industrial supply chain, both civilian and military.

February 20, 2025

China-backed $3 billion Indonesia nickel smelter risks shutdown

PT Gunbuster Nickel Industry has slashed production and is close to shutting down completely.

February 20, 2025

World’s biggest miners pinched by iron ore’s China problem

BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue, and Vale all posted weaker profits this week.

February 20, 2025

China lithium tech export curbs may benefit Eramet, CEO says

China has proposed restricting the export of technology to process lithium in response to US tariffs.