https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/rss/latest-metals-headlinesMetals & Mininghttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/041026-trade-review-chinese-copper-concs-tcrc-to-remain-under-pressure-in-q2-amid-tight-supplyThis report is part of the S&P Global Energy's Metals Trade Review series, where we dig through datasets and digest some of the key trends in iron ore, metallurgical coal, copper, alumina, cobalt, lithium, nickel and steel and scrap. We also explore what the next few months could bring, from supply and demand shifts to new arbitrages and quality spread fluctuations. China's clean copperMetals & Mining, Non-Ferrous2026-04-10T02:30:15Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/040926-rare-earths-series-funding-boom-could-cause-longer-term-glut-analysts-sayRare earth elements have come under increasing focus owing to their criticality to defense equipment manufacturing and clean technology. China has monopolized this supply chain for over two decades and has not shied away from using it for geopolitical leverage, forcing others to think of a diversification strategy. This is the last entry of a five-part series in which Platts News explores theMetals & Mining, Non-Ferrous2026-04-09T09:00:24Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/040926-queensland-miners-push-for-rail-upgrade-amid-copper-smelter-closure-riskMiners are requesting upgrades to a 1,000-kilometer major rail corridor to support the next wave of Queensland's critical minerals, ahead of the potential closure of Glencore PLC's copper smelter and refinery in the Australian state. The North West Minerals Province in Far North Queensland holds about 75% of the state's base metal mineral endowment, including copper, lead, vanadium and zinc, asMetals & Mining, Non-Ferrous2026-04-09T03:28:02Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/040826-rare-earths-series-state-intervention-needed-to-reshape-rare-earths-marketRare earth elements have come under increasing focus owing to their criticality to defense equipment manufacturing and clean technology. China has monopolized this supply chain for over two decades and has not shied away from using it for geopolitical leverage, forcing others to think of a diversification strategy. This is part 4 of a 5-part series in which Platts News explores the strategiesMetals & Mining, Non-Ferrous2026-04-08T10:43:00Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/040226-rare-earths-series-rare-earth-geology-tilts-global-playing-field-toward-chinaRare earth elements have come under increasing focus owing to their criticality to defense equipment manufacturing and clean technology. China has monopolized this supply chain for over two decades and has not shied away from using it for geopolitical leverage, forcing others to think of a diversification strategy. This is Part 2 of a 5-part series in which Platts News explores the strategiesMetals & Mining2026-04-02T09:00:06Z