June 30, 2025 Zambia launches 100MW solar plant supplying First Quantum Minerals This represents the country's biggest grid-connected solar power plant, built by PowerChina.
June 30, 2025 Russia base metals sales to China surge, signaling deep reliance Russian aluminum sales to China through May jumped by almost 56% year-on-year.
June 30, 2025 Congo gold miner says M23 rebels force staff to work without pay Twangiza Mining SA has accused Rwanda-backed rebels of forcing its employees to work against their will.
June 30, 2025 Japan aluminum premium falls to $108/t on sluggish demand Local demand was weak even before impact from US tariffs.
June 30, 2025 Indonesia offers US critical minerals joint investment as part of tariff talks Indonesia's sovereign fund Danantara Indonesia will be involved in the project being offered, minister Airlangga Hartarto added.
June 30, 2025 Zijin Mining to acquire Kazakh gold mine in $1.2B deal Zijin said on Monday it had agreed to buy one of the largest gold mines in Kazakhstan, Raygorodok.
June 29, 2025 China Rare Earth Group says executive moves at listed unit won’t affect operations Personnel changes at China Rare Earth Resources and Technology Co were aimed at optimizing the company's governance structure, it said.
June 29, 2025 Indonesia-China lithium battery plant operational by end-2026, official says The venture by Indonesia Battery Corp and Chinese giant CATL is part of a $6 billion power battery project signed in 2022.
June 29, 2025 Americans cash out on gold coins as Asian investors bulk up The divergence suggests US residents are more at ease about Trump’s tariffs, rising government debt and geopolitical tensions.
June 29, 2025 Column: Congo’s cobalt dilemma unresolved by extended export ban Neither are investors buying into an imminent turnaround in the market.
Hedge funds cut bullish gold wagers to lowest in 15 weeks Hedge funds and other large speculators reduced net-long positions by 23%. February 06, 2026 | 03:33 pm
