February 28, 2025 Column: Critical minerals take centre stage in world politics Critical metals have become the new bargaining chip on the geopolitical card table.
February 28, 2025 Paris prosecutor drops case against Apple over Congo minerals The Paris prosecutor's office said allegations of money laundering and deceptive business practices were "not sufficiently well-founded".
February 28, 2025 Europe’s copper product makers urge EU to curb scrap exports Copper scrap exports from the EU hit a record in 2023, according to a paper.
February 28, 2025 Trump’s proposed auto tariffs seen hitting demand for platinum group metals The auto sector accounts for nearly 40% of platinum demand and 80% of palladium offtake globally.
February 28, 2025 Alrosa reports full-year profit slump of 77.3% Diamond reserves for the year rose to 129.9 billion roubles, Alrosa said, up from 84.3 billion roubles at the end of 2023.
February 28, 2025 China’s Chifeng Jilong Gold seeks up to $419M in Hong Kong listing Two cornerstone investors, Zhaojin Mining and Zijin Mining, have subscribed for about $96 million worth of shares.
February 28, 2025 China keeps unprecedented hold on metals with mining push abroad China increased overseas mining investments last year, boosting its control over the metals supply chain amid global reliance concerns.
February 27, 2025 Rio Tinto buyout target Arcadium posts loss on falling lithium prices Rio Tinto plans to create a standalone lithium division after it completes the $6.7 billion acquisition.
February 27, 2025 Trump’s ‘very big’ minerals deal may pay off with US Republicans Analysts said a successful agreement increased the chances that members of the party would be willing to approve more aid for Ukraine.
February 27, 2025 Panama’s ‘novel ideas’ comments offer hope for giant copper mine Speaking to reporters in Panama City Thursday, Jose Raul Mulino said he will visit towns near the mine that have been affected by its closure.
Column: As global metals fever spreads, markets buckle under the heat China's metal exchanges have for two months been struggling to contain the unprecedented liquidity rush caused by the spreading metals mania. February 07, 2026 | 05:27 am
