October 27, 2025 Rare earth producers look to US-led boom to blunt China’s power By using the long-threatened critical mineral weapon once again in advance of this week’s talks, China has undoubtedly encouraged production outside its borders.
October 27, 2025 JPMorgan’s grip on London gold vaults challenged by rival banks Citi is well advanced in the process of setting up a business that would allow it to become a clearing member of the London gold market.
October 27, 2025 Silver lease rates plunge as historic market squeeze eases A lack of liquidity in the London silver market sparked a global hunt for the precious metal earlier this month.
October 27, 2025 High-level Chinese officials to visit Brussels to discuss rare earth export curbs "We are very concerned about the trade relationship with China," says European Council President Antonio Costa.
October 24, 2025 SNB sells Rio Tinto stake in new divestment from extractive industries The Swiss National Bank sold its entire stake in Rio for $227 million.
October 24, 2025 Column: LME zinc turns wild after bears sleep-walk into squeeze The zinc market has been sleep-walking towards this storm for several months.
October 23, 2025 Insight: China strikes at West’s softest rare earths spot The world will have to cope with disruption risks from China's rare earths dominance for longer, writes Reuters columnist Robyn Mak.
October 23, 2025 Eldorado Gold’s $1B Skouries mine in Greece nears finish line Canaccord Genuity upgraded the miner to Buy from Hold, noting reduced project risk as Skouries nears completion.
October 23, 2025 Copper price rises on mine struggles, Goldman bull flag Some investors are planning to add to their positions once prices breach $10,900/t, said Goldman, citing those at the LME WEEK conference.
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