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China is a country in East Asia and the world's most populous nation, with over 1.4 billion people. The capital is Beijing, and the country operates under a single-party socialist system led by the Communist Party of China. China has the second-largest economy in the world by nominal GDP and is a major global manufacturing hub, exporting a vast range of goods from electronics to textiles. The country is the world's largest consumer and producer of many industrial metals and minerals, including steel, aluminium, copper and rare earths, making it a pivotal player in global commodity markets. China's currency is the renminbi, with the yuan as its primary unit. The economy has transitioned over recent decades from a centrally planned system to a mixed economy with significant state involvement alongside private enterprise. Key sectors include manufacturing, construction, technology, agriculture and services. China is a member of international bodies such as the United Nations, the World Trade Organization and regional groupings including BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. The country has pursued extensive infrastructure investment both domestically and abroad, notably through the Belt and Road Initiative. China's demand for raw materials has a profound impact on African mining and trade, particularly in minerals such as chrome, platinum-group metals and iron ore.

China News


Drill core recovered at the Makuutu project
Ionic launches strategic review of Uganda rare earths project
31st July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Ionic Rare Earths has, through its 60%-owned Rwenzori Rare Metals subsidiary, initiated a strategic review of the Makuutu heavy rare earths project, in Uganda, amid strong inbound... 


Vanadium ore
Central Asia vanadium miner Ferro-Alloy Resources appoints Secker CEO
31st July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed Ferro-Alloy Resources has appointed Peter Secker CEO effective mid October, following which current CEO Nick Bridgen will transition to non-executive deputy chairperson. Ferro-Alloy... 


Fortescue's Eliwana iron-ore operation
Fortescue says China's CMRG actions disrupting supply stability
31st July 2026 By: Reuters

Iron-ore major Fortescue said on Friday the actions of China's State iron-ore buyer were undermining the stable supply of iron-ore to the country and it hoped for a swift return to normal market... 


Rare earths on the periodic table
Trump orders restrictions on export of critical minerals scrap, White House officials say
31st July 2026 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an order giving federal officials the power to block exports of old batteries and other electronic waste filled with critical minerals, part of a... 


Sibanye-Stillwater VP Chrome and Base Metals Babsie Crane.
Expansion plans pointing to 75% increase in Sibanye-Stillwater’s chrome volumes
31st July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Chrome is a growing value contributor to the revenue base of Sibanye-Stillwater’s South Africa platinum group metals (PGM) portfolio, delivering margins, resilience and project support. Chrome has... 


The Quellaveco mine
Anglo American first-half loss shrinks, lifts dividend as Teck merger awaits approval
30th July 2026 By: Reuters

Anglo American said on Thursday its first-half loss more than halved, raised its dividend and reported further progress on its sweeping restructuring and proposed merger with Teck Resources. The... 


Coal stockpiles
China generates less than half of its electricity from coal for the first time
30th July 2026 By: Reuters

China, the world's largest coal consumer, generated less than 50% of its electricity from the fossil fuel in the six months to June, marking a first for the country which has been promoting the use... 


Gold bars
Central banks bought far less gold than thought at start of year
30th July 2026 By: Bloomberg

Central banks bought far less gold at the start of the year than previously thought, and while demand has since rebounded, their purchases are expected to decline this year, according to the World... 


Gold jewellery on sale in India
India's gold tariff hike boosts grey market, hurts organised trade, says WGC
30th July 2026 By: Reuters

India has seen a rise in unofficial gold inflows since the government raised import tariffs on the precious metal earlier this year, widening margins for grey-market operators and hurting organised... 


Rare earth oxides
Japan's Jogmec to invest up to $34m in Toyota Tsusho rare earth venture in Namibia
30th July 2026 By: Reuters

Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security and Toyota Tsusho said on Thursday that the former will invest up to C$47.7-million ($33.9-million) in a Toyota Tsusho unit developing a heavy rare... 


Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller.
Valterra Platinum remains ‘highly confident’ in ‘robust outlook’ for PGM demand
29th July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed platinum group metals (PGM) mining and marketing company Valterra Platinum is actively supporting long-term PGM demand growth through strategic industry... 


Iron-ore in rail wagons
Commodity trader IXM expands portfolio into iron-ore, sources say
29th July 2026 By: Reuters

Global commodity trader IXM is expanding its portfolio into iron-ore, three people familiar with the matter said, even as near-record-low price volatility of the steelmaking ingredient cuts... 


METLEN plant in Greece
Greece's METLEN agrees to supply US company with gallium
29th July 2026 By: Reuters

Greek aluminum producer METLEN Energy & Metals said on Wednesday that it signed a long-term agreement to supply a US technology company with the critical mineral gallium. METLEN did not disclose... 


Rio Tinto safety hat
Rio Tinto posts highest H1 earnings in four years as data centre boom boosts copper
29th July 2026 By: Reuters

Global diversified miner Rio Tinto posted its highest half-year underlying earnings in four years on Wednesday as performance from its copper and aluminium units tied to energy demand outshone... 


Kumba Iron Ore CEO Mpumi Zikalala.
Decarbonisation reinforcing demand for Kumba Iron Ore‘s high grade, lump products
28th July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The decarbonisation journey of the steel industry is continuing to reinforce demand for the higher-grade ores and lump products of the kind produced by South Africa’s Kumba Iron Ore. These... 


Neodymium magnet powder
US backs Madagascar rare earths project in push to loosen China's supply chain grip
28th July 2026 By: Reuters

The US is backing the Ampasindava rare earths project in Madagascar as part of its strategy to loosen the dominance of rivals in critical minerals supply chains, the State Department has said,... 


Kumba Iron Ore CEO Mpumi Zikalala.
South African iron-ore quality among strongest of seaborne market, Kumba reports
28th July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The quality of iron-ore from the Northern Cape is continuing to differentiate South Africa in the global iron-ore market. During the first half of this year, the average realised export price of... 


Copper smelting
Citi maintains bullish copper price targets on supply pressure
28th July 2026 By: Reuters

Citi maintained on Monday its bullish copper price targets through the end of the year, citing tighter physical markets and supply pressure in China. The bank held its $14 500 per metric ton zero-... 


Rare earth mineral samples
Indonesia seeks to resolve mineral export bottlenecks caused by rare earth content
27th July 2026 By: Reuters

Indonesia's presidential staff office has called for cooperation between government agencies, law enforcement officials and industry to resolve mineral shipment bottlenecks caused by a lack of... 


Aluminium bar
LME aluminium stocks fall to lowest this century
27th July 2026 By: Reuters

Aluminium stocks on the London Metal Exchange have slumped to their lowest this century as supply constraints in the war-hit Middle East leave consumers drawing down inventories to secure metal.... 


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