October 21, 2025

Fall in China’s exports of rare earth magnets stokes supply chain fears

China's shipments of rare earth magnets fell 6.1% in September from August, customs data showed.

October 21, 2025

Glencore’s global head of naphtha to join rival Vitol

Oliver Bowen will start at Vitol on November 7 and oversee the world's largest commodities trader's European naphtha book.

October 21, 2025

RMAP the first supply chain due diligence scheme recognized by European Commission

Responsible Minerals Assurance Process officially recognized for EU importers’ Conflict Minerals Regulation compliance.

October 21, 2025

RANKED: Top 10 automakers by battery cobalt spending

Congo’s export quotas have lit a fire under cobalt prices and spending on the battery material is up 51% year on year despite ongoing thrifting. 

October 21, 2025

Zinc sees biggest squeeze in decades as LME inventories run dry

Spot zinc prices surged to trade $323/t above contracts expiring in three months, the highest spread since at least 1997.

October 21, 2025

Appian, World Bank start $1B critical minerals fund

Washington-based IFC will anchor the fund, contributing $100 million at first.

October 21, 2025

Concerned carmakers race to beat China’s rare earths deadline

Even if Chinese suppliers can fulfil fresh orders before the November 8 export controls take effect, the journey by sea to Europe can take 45 days.

October 20, 2025

EIB seeking critical minerals investments in Australia, exec says

"We are capable to take risk ... we use our capital very efficiently to go for the right projects," says Nicola Beer, vice president of the European Investment Bank.

October 20, 2025

Column: Five key takeaways from London Metal Exchange Week

This year, though, the copper bulls were out in full force in London.

October 19, 2025

A stock trader’s guide to navigating China’s curb on rare earths

The implications for investors are far-reaching, as countries led by the US scramble to shore up access to the raw materials, often by funneling investments to miners outside of China.