November 24, 2025 China’s Premier launches charm offensive on rare earths at G-20 Beijing will “promote mutually beneficial cooperation and peaceful use of key minerals,” Li Qiang said.
November 24, 2025 Major Indonesia nickel plant cuts output as waste piles up The rapid expansion of the nickel industry is facing greater local scrutiny in Indonesia, partly due to waste-related concerns.
November 24, 2025 China’s grip on copper sets scene for make-or-break supply talks Tensions have been building for years, fueled by a rapid expansion of metal-processing capacity that has outpaced mined production.
November 24, 2025 MMG’s deal to buy Anglo’s Brazil nickel assets faces EU regulatory delay The extension underscores regulatory caution and heightened scrutiny of resource deals with China.
November 24, 2025 Toxic mines put Southeast Asia’s rivers, people at risk, study says Across mainland Southeast Asia, more than 2,400 mines could be releasing deadly chemicals such as cyanide and mercury into river water, a report says.
November 23, 2025 BHP takes new approach to buy Anglo, adding twist to merger saga BHP's approach comes just less than three weeks before shareholders of Anglo and Teck are scheduled to vote on the $53 billion merger deal.
November 22, 2025 Column: Aluminum scrap is the new battle front in critical minerals war Scrap metal has strategic value to European policy-makers because it sits at the heart of the bloc's industrial policy.
November 21, 2025 G-20 calls to shield critical minerals in veiled China swipe China weaponized its chokehold on critical minerals earlier this year as its trade spat with the US ramped up.
November 21, 2025 Column: China burns more coal even as output slips, driving prices up Signs point to further price rises as the world's second-largest economy enters the peak season for energy demand.
November 21, 2025 China warns citizens risk becoming ‘mining slaves’ in Central African Republic gold rush Chinese nationals have been killed or kidnapped by armed groups and even their supposed business partners, while others were scammed out of large sums of money and deported for illegally…
China to rein in copper, alumina capacity expansion under next five-year plan The country's economic planner will tighten oversight of copper and alumina projects from 2026 to 2030 to curb irrational investment. December 26, 2025 | 04:10 am
