February 5, 2025

China funnelled $57 billion to control critical mineral supply chain

A network of at least 26 state-backed banks has helped Beijing tighten its grip on critical minerals over the past two decades.

February 5, 2025

GRAPH: The mining and Nvidia solar system

The Top 50 is now trading $480 billion below the peak hit in the second quarter of 2022

January 12, 2024

China coal mine accident kills at least 8, rescue ops underway

Preliminary investigation showed the accident occurred due to a coal and gas outburst at the mine.

January 12, 2024

China’s 2023 iron ore imports hit a record high on rising demand

The world's largest iron ore consumer brought in a total of about 1.18 billion metric tons in the past year.

January 12, 2024

China’s rare earth exports hit 5-year high on demand from EV, high-tech sectors

The world's largest producer of rare earths shipped 52,307 metric tons of the minerals abroad last year.

January 12, 2024

China copper smelter margins squeezed by tight supply of raw material

The scramble to secure supply has meant Chinese smelters have had to accept a cut in treatment charges.

January 11, 2024

Zijin Mining invests $97 million in Solaris Resources for a 15% stake

Solaris intends to use the funds to advance its flagship Warintza copper project in southeast Ecuador.

January 11, 2024

Iron ore price rebounds on renewed hopes of China stimulus

The benchmark February iron ore on the Singapore Exchange climbed nearly 1%.

January 10, 2024

Gemfields says rubies making headway in Chinese market

The company's report, the second since 2020, reveals that rubies are gaining steam among Chinese consumers.

January 9, 2024

Asian buyers profit from record discounts for near-term LME copper

The discount hit a record high of $108 a metric ton on Jan. 8.