February 10, 2025

Ontario says it would ban China from deals on minerals, energy

Premier Doug Ford said the province would ban any Chinese state-owned enterprise from buying or taking equity in any government-funded asset.

February 10, 2025

Gold price soars past $2,900 on new tariff threats

Monday's rally marks the seventh time gold has set a new record in 2025.

February 10, 2025

CATL and Lopal restart China lithium refinery despite price rout

The refinery in Yichun was halted around mid-September.

February 10, 2025

Iron ore price at multi-month high as improving fundamentals outweigh tariff threat

Demand for the key steelmaking ingredient showed signs of recovery, supporting prices.

February 10, 2025

Firebird Metals signs MOU with Eramet for manganese ore supply

The parties will work to convert the MOU into a long-term supply agreement by 2026.

February 10, 2025

Global Lithium fights alleged Chinese takeover

The Australian junior says China-linked shareholders are attempting to gain control of the board and its Manna lithium project.

February 7, 2025

China’s central bank buys more gold as prices hit record

Gold reserves held by the People’s Bank of China rose for a third straight month in January.

February 7, 2025

China starts pilot project allowing insurance funds to invest in gold

The world's biggest bullion consumer will allow some of its insurance funds to buy gold for medium- and long-term asset allocations.

February 7, 2025

CATL resuming production at Jiangxi mine, UBS says

Chinese battery giant is resuming operations at its lithium lepidolite mine.

February 6, 2025

Tungsten miner says clients in shock as China chokes supply

China accounts for about 80% of the world’s tungsten output.