Metals and Minerals – Page 9

China Announces a Ban on Rare Minerals to the U.S.

The move comes a day after the Biden administration expanded curbs on the sale of advanced American technology to China.

By David Pierson

Bold gold pieces are trendy, but makers worry that the steep price increases for the precious metal will soon deter demand.

By Sam Bush for The New York Times

Bitcoin reached a record high and the dollar jumped, signs that traders were positioning themselves for a possible win by Donald Trump.

By Daisuke Wakabayashi and Joe Rennison

State-controlled companies now run an industry once known for its acid pits, radioactive waste and smugglers.

By Keith Bradsher