China to scrap 40 pct export duty on metallurgical coke

Critical minerals are central to BC’s economic vision, with demand for lithium expected to grow sixfold by 2030 and copper demand projected to double by 2050.

According to the USGS, gallium prices could increase by more than 150% and germanium prices by 26% in the event of a total ban.

Gold will rally to $2,900 an ounce by the end of next year, according to UBS Group.

China's announcement on Friday may have major long-term ramifications for the global aluminum supply chain, writes Andy Home.