China's gold production from domestically-mined minerals and non-ferrous byproducts fell 14.6% on year in the first half of 2026 to reach 152.9 tonnes, according to the latest report by the China Gold Association (CGA) published on August 6.

Daily crude steel output among the member mills of the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) logged a clear decline during July 21-31, with the tonnage slipping by 7.5% or 151,000 tonnes/day from the mid-July period to average 1.86 million t/d, according to the latest release from the association

According to market sources on August 6, the DRC government signed an inter-ministerial decree on June 29 banning the export of copper and cobalt concentrates, with the measure taking effect immediately. However, projects meeting strategic criteria may apply for export exemptions of up to one year.