Simandou Project
The global iron ore market is on the precipice of a seismic shift as the colossal Simandou project in Guinea prepares for its inaugural shipments by late November 2025. This multi-billion-dollar undertaking, Africa's largest mining venture, is poised to introduce a massive new source of high-grade iron ore,
China
Shanghai, China – November 10, 2025 – The persistent concerns surrounding China's demand for commodities continue to reverberate across global financial markets, signaling a profound and structural shift in the world's second-largest economy. While recent data offers glimmers of a nascent recovery in some sectors, a cautious outlook
Simandou
Conakry, Guinea – November 10, 2025 – After decades of anticipation and complex development, Guinea's colossal Simandou iron ore project is finally on the cusp of commercial operation. With initial shipments slated for late November 2025, this monumental $23 billion undertaking, Africa's largest mining venture, is set to
Simandou
Guinea's long-anticipated Simandou iron ore project, a colossal undertaking valued at an estimated $23 billion, stands on the precipice of transforming the global mining landscape. With first shipments expected by the end of 2025, this monumental venture is set to introduce a significant new source of high-grade iron
Platinum
The global platinum market is currently experiencing significant turbulence, driven by opportunistic trading strategies that exploit import loopholes in key consuming nations, India and China. As of November 5, 2025, these market anomalies are leading to substantial gains for some traders while distorting pricing, impacting government revenues, and reshaping market
Asian Markets
Asian markets presented a complex and often contradictory picture on November 4, 2025, with major indices displaying a mixed performance that underscored the intricate web of geopolitical, economic, and technological forces at play. While Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index found a boost from a fragile U.S.-China
Starbucks
Shanghai, China – November 3, 2025 – Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) saw its shares jump today following the announcement of a landmark joint venture for its extensive retail operations in China. The coffee giant revealed a strategic partnership with Boyu Capital, a prominent Chinese investment firm, which will see Boyu acquire a
China
Shanghai, China – The third quarter of 2025 witnessed a significant surge in China's technology sector, marking a robust "tech bull run" that defied broader economic moderation. This powerful rebound, fueled by breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advancements in domestic chip design, unfolded against the backdrop
China
China's financial markets were jolted on Monday, November 3, 2025, following the sudden announcement of significant tax and export rule changes affecting gold and silver. These policy shifts, revealed just days prior on November 1, 2025, initially triggered a sharp decline in the prices of both precious metals,
Air Algérie
Algiers, Algeria – October 31, 2025 – Air Algérie has embarked on a significant expansion of its international network, launching direct flights to Guangzhou, China, and Rotterdam, Netherlands. This strategic move, which commenced with the Algiers-Guangzhou route on October 27, 2025, and the Algiers-Rotterdam route on October 28, 2025, is poised to
China
Shanghai, China – October 30, 2025 – China's forthcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), whose official recommendations were unveiled in October 2025, is poised to trigger a monumental recalibration in global base metals demand. Marking a decisive pivot from its long-standing construction-driven growth model, Beijing is steering the nation towards a
Clariant
Daya Bay, China – October 21, 2025 – Clariant (SIX: CLN), a global leader in specialty chemicals, is poised to significantly bolster the global supply of advanced, halogen-free flame retardants with a strategic CHF 100 million (approximately $126 million) investment in its Daya Bay facility in China. This substantial expansion, which saw