December 10, 2025

Another Chinese rare earth producer gets streamlined licence for magnet exports

Ningbo Jintian Copper said on Wednesday it had secured streamlined licences for magnet product exports.

December 9, 2025

GE Vernova working with US government to boost stocks of yttrium

The company is also investing in alternatives to replace certain rare earths used in production if it became necessary.

December 9, 2025

US lawmaker raises concerns about Ivanhoe Atlantic’s ties with China

Nearly 33% of Ivanhoe Mines is owned by units of Chinese companies CITIC Group and Zijin Mining.

December 9, 2025

Tactics to dump coal are failing in Asia as energy demand booms

Concerns over energy security and costs are trumping the climate agenda in Asia’s high-growth, high-polluting economies.

December 9, 2025

Column: China steel exports surge but aluminum shipments slide

China produces more than half of the world's steel and aluminum.

December 9, 2025

Glencore to ship first cobalt cargo under Congo’s new quota system

Swiss miner becomes the first to export cobalt under Democratic Republic of Congo's new quotas, sending a small initial shipment to test the system.

December 9, 2025

Chilean regulator, workers flagged risk at Teck’s Quebrada Blanca dam

The mine has had problems since 2024 at its tailings dam, causing Teck to cut production guidance at Quebrada Blanca.

December 9, 2025

Costs of EV battery material cobalt hydroxide jump on Congo export restrictions

Congo has set new conditions for exporters, potentially complicating the recently introduced quota system.

December 9, 2025

BHP strikes $2 billion funding deal with GIP for iron ore power network

BlackRock-owned Global Infrastructure Fund would receive a minority stake.

December 8, 2025

Investor calls on ‘mismanaged’ Nittetsu Mining to buy back shares

Continental General Insurance Co. warned in a letter to Nittetsu’s board that the investment firm might try to replace directors if its proposals aren’t addressed.