October 16, 2025

Xi’s rare earth shock gives Trump a chance to win over US allies

The tension comes as Xi and Trump prepare for their first sitdown in six years this month in South Korea.

October 16, 2025

Gold price extends record on US-China tensions and Fed rate-cut bets

Bullion has risen more than 5% so far this week and touched a peak above $4,243 an ounce.

October 16, 2025

China’s scrambled weather and safety scrutiny tilt coal higher

Shanxi and neighboring Shaanxi are two coal hubs already contending with floods that are likely to curtail supply in coming months.

October 16, 2025

Codelco hikes 2026 European copper premium to record $345/t

The record high premium is due to fears of copper shortages next year.

October 16, 2025

Guinea bauxite exports jump 23% in Q3 despite rains, regulatory pressure

Bauxite surge amid Simandou iron ore project ramp-up.

October 16, 2025

Canada signals approval of US gov’t stakes in mining firms

The US is increasingly taking stakes in publicly traded companies, including Canadian-based miners Trilogy Metals and Lithium Americas.

October 16, 2025

Canada threatens Stellantis with legal action over plan to shift output to US

Stellantis announced a $13 billion investment in the US, a move it said would bring five new models to the market.

October 15, 2025

Column: China can only fire the big gun of refined metals restrictions once

The ultimate risk for China is that in cutting off Western buyers from refined metals it would risk eventually destroying its own industry.

October 15, 2025

Explosive attacks hit bridges in Ecuador days after illegal mining crackdown

The explosions follow a major military and airforce operation on Monday that destroyed several illegal mine entrances.

October 15, 2025

Copper price rebounds as traders see $12,000 within reach after rally

Metals prices have been buffeted by swings in sentiment since Friday, when President Donald Trump floated fresh trade penalties against China.