December 22, 2024 China’s 2025 steel demand to fall 1.5% on year, state research institute says China's steel consumption in 2024 and 2025 is forecast at 863 million metric tons and 850 million tons, respectively.
December 22, 2024 Tiny but vital metal markets rush to adjust to Chinese clampdown A bigger clampdown looks set to have far-reaching ramifications for supply chains feeding American defense and chip-making industries.
December 22, 2024 Video: Gold mining faces a cliff after 2025, CRU analyst predicts Global gold production will peak at about 3,250 tonnes (105 million oz.) next year, according to CRU's Oliver Blagden.
December 20, 2024 Column: Electric dreams turn into a nightmare for battery metals A sector that was once racing to build new supply has been closing mines and deferring projects as low prices bite into the cost curve.
December 19, 2024 China’s niche metals export ban lifts prospects for Canadian firms Canadian companies dabbling in these minerals include Teck Resources, Neo Performance Materials and Northern Graphite.
December 19, 2024 Column: Where will Trump and China drive commodities in 2025? With no predictable mold for how this will work, the only certainties will likely be volatility and numerous factors working in opposing directions.
December 19, 2024 A glut of coal in China is set to push falling prices even lower China’s booming coal production is running well ahead of demand at the onset of winter.
December 18, 2024 Australian graphite firms petition US on alleged China dumping Australia's Novonix has joined the American Active Anode Material Producers (AAAMP) in filing the petition.
December 18, 2024 US graphite miners ask Washington to impose 920% tariff on Chinese rivals An existing tariff of 25% on most Chinese graphite is "far too low", the group representing US and Canadian graphite miners said.
December 18, 2024 PetroChina to start metals trading, eyeing energy transition In addition to lithium and copper, the new PetroChina unit may also look to trade nickel.
Japan sets sail on rare earth hunt as China tightens supplies The month-long mission of the test vessel Chikyu near Minamitori Island will mark the world's first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth seabed sludge. January 11, 2026 | 04:22 pm
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am