Chinese steel rebar and hot rolled coils futures surged over 6% on Tuesday.

China's commodity exchanges moved to raise trading limits and margin requirements for some iron ore contracts and reinstated fees on steel.

The 15 largest smelters have agreed to trim purchases by 1.26 million tonnes.

The only US producer of rare earths says the Biden administration needs to focus on giving incentives to producers of the building blocks that will drive electrification.

Imports fell 3.5% compared to March, as shipments from major suppliers were disrupted by inclement weather.

Chile’s lower house approved a measure that would introduce progressive taxes on copper sales, potentially creating a total burden of more than 80%.

Lead and zinc have been lifted by the broader metallic rally but seem reluctant participants.

Adamas Intelligence forecasts that the market for magnet rare earth oxides will increase to $15.65 billion from the current $2.98 billion.