With Indian rice no longer significantly cheaper, buyers seek other options
Central banks in emerging markets also increase purchases on geopolitical concerns
Trudeau says Beijing 'is not playing by same rules'; China calls move 'protectionist'
Executive stresses 'price' is key; Chinese premier cements economic ties with Putin
New CEO Bonnie Chan describes results as 'robust' but concedes outlook uncertain
Concerns elevated after bleak outlook from largest steelmaker
Unpredictable weather will increase cost of production in the long run
Pollution of nearby area, destruction of relics feared in Mes Aynak development
Extreme heat, lower prices and decarbonization push drive regional uptick
Hong Kong-listed CHK Oil says board only learned of 2022 U.S. orders last week
Controls on flame-retardant mineral do not target specific countries, Beijing says
Heightened geopolitical risks also spur global flight to safety
Lithium miner moves to diversify outside home market with eye on serving U.S. and EU
Operators push through gloom to position for long-term demand forecasts
The West needs to bring Russian oil shipping out of the shadows
The 'stateless currency' shines as a haven amid geopolitical tension
Japanese steelmaker to take 50% stake in automotive aluminum sheet company
But conglomerates stay alert over uncertainties such as strengthening yen
Looser supplies, slower EV sales in China drag the market down
Faltering domestic supply forces Manila to rely on imports from neighbors
Move deals another blow to country's critical mineral ambitions
Australian giant shows ambition to mine the energy transition metal
Scrapping of BASF-Eramet nickel-cobalt project shows need for sustainable practices
Younger generation helps drive rise in Chinese buying of precious metal
PBOC accounted for 5% of global demand for precious metal in 2023