January 2, 2025

China flexes lithium dominance with plans for tech-export curbs

Beijing proposes including battery cathode material preparation technology to its catalog of applications that are subject to export bans or restrictions.

January 2, 2025

China’s 2025 iron ore imports set to hit new high even as steel demand dwindles

UBS forecasts a moderate surplus in 2025 and prices holding up around $95-100/t under the base case scenario.

January 2, 2025

LME nickel hits four-year low as 2025 opens with eyes on China

Prices for nickel, used in stainless steel and batteries, dropped towards $15,000 a ton on the London Metal Exchange.

January 2, 2025

Copper price holds near 9-month low as 2025 opens with eyes on China

Chinese President Xi Jinping acknowledged new challenges from the external environment in a speech on Tuesday

January 2, 2025

Brazilian miner boosts rare earths output in challenge to China’s grip

Serra Verde started commercially producing concentrate in Brazil’s Goias state about a year ago.

December 31, 2024

De Beers sitting on largest diamond inventory since 2008, FT reports

The diamond giant has faced multiple headwinds in recent years.

December 31, 2024

Video: How innovation and accountability could help green gold portfolios

Mining executives argued for a sharper industry focus on economic solvency, environmental accountability and public perception at a London event this month.

December 31, 2024

Why artisanal miners need a digital investment marketplace

ASM employs some 45 million workers across more than 80 largely undeveloped countries.

December 31, 2024

Iron ore price falls over 15% in 2024 on faltering China demand, high portside stocks

A raft of stimulus measures unveiled by Beijing since late September to spur its sputtering economy helped the ferrous market recoup some losses.

December 31, 2024

Gold heads for biggest gain since 2010 in mixed year for metals

Gold is heading for one of its biggest annual gains this century.