Africa’s critical minerals key to clean-energy drive, AFC says

Africa’s role in the global pivot toward cleaner sources of energy should focus on increasing the supply of critical minerals needed to make the transition, rather than on reducing its own... 

US to pursue seabed mining with Cook Islands after China pact

The US has entered talks with the Cook Islands to develop seabed mineral resources, just months after the South Pacific nation formalized cooperation pacts with China that included exploration for... 

Platinum crunch comes to a head as US, China snap up metal

A years-long supply crunch in platinum has come to a head, with banks scrambling for dwindling stocks in London as buyers in China and the US hoover up much of the available metal. The market... 

Mantashe, Sibanye-Stillwater clash over US minerals plan

A proposal by South Africa’s biggest mining company and other business leaders advising President Cyril Ramaphosa on how to offer the US access to Africa’s critical minerals angered the nation’s... 

Copper rises as Chile stoppage stirs fresh concerns about supply

Copper rose for a second day as Chilean mining giant Codelco grappled with the aftermath of a deadly accident at one of the world’s biggest underground mines. Six people were killed in a tunnel... 

Greer says US-China talks 'about halfway there' on rare earths

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer sounded a cautiously optimistic note on discussions with China on rare earth flows, following trade talks that further steadied ties between the economies.... 

Vale says ERG Brazil mine investment still not adding up

Top iron-ore producer Vale continues to weigh an investment in Eurasian Resources Group’s Brazilian mine project, but says it has not yet found a cost-effective way to develop it. “The volume of... 

Copper ‘lotto tickets’ pay off after Trump shrinks from tariffs

Options traders who bet the Trump administration would renege on its promise to tariff raw copper imports are cashing in big. On Wednesday evening, more than 31 000 contracts went from... 

The world's biggest iron-ore windfall is fading for Australia

Flying deep into the heart of Western Australia, Rio Tinto Group executives, politicians and media step off a chartered jet into a Pilbara airport, little more than a sunbaked shed with metal... 

Vedanta misses quarterly profit estimates on weak aluminium prices

Indian metals-to-oil conglomerate Vedanta missed quarterly profit estimates on Thursday, as lower aluminium and copper prices and higher tax expenses overshadowed the impact of strong local... 

Lithium miners sound alarm as EV struggles pile on pressure

A slew of corporate reports from Australian lithium producers has thrown a fresh spotlight this week on an industry riven by write-downs, cost controls and hard choices as the world’s... 

Fidelity says $4 000 gold possible as Fed cuts and dollar drops

Gold could hit $4 000/oz by the end of next year as the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates to cushion the US economy, the dollar drops, and central banks keep expanding holdings, according to... 

Three miners freed from Newmont mine after 60 hours underground

Three miners who were trapped behind fallen debris at a Canadian gold mine are safely back on the surface after what Newmont called a “meticulously executed” rescue plan. Three Hy-Tech Drilling... 

Congo is targeting cobalt price that boosts local processing

The Democratic Republic of Congo is seeking a cobalt price that encourages domestic processing, as the government considers its next steps to follow a ban on exports of the battery metal, according... 

Latest Teck setbacks in Chile underscore copper supply struggles

Teck Resources’ lowered production guidance for its flagship Chilean mine in the latest setback to the Canadian company’s efforts to join the copper big leagues. The sprawling Quebrada Blanca... 

Six university students drown at Zhongjin gold mine in China

Six students from a Chinese university died during a visit to a mine owned by Zhongjin Gold in Inner Mongolia, northern China. The students from Northeastern University in Shenyang, Liaoning... 

Glencore to shut Australian copper mines with smelter on brink

Glencore is on track to close its last two copper mines in Mt Isa, Queensland, next week, ahead of a decision on whether to also shutter a smelter at the same complex. A shutdown of the mines –... 

Platinum market’s ‘deep’ tightness shows little sign of relief

The platinum market has tightened to unprecedented levels in the past few days as tariff fears and speculative buying pull metal from the key London and Zurich markets into warehouses in the US and... 

Rare-earth miner Aclara seeks state funding for US-Brazil plans

Aclara Resources is in talks with US government agencies for possible financing toward its $1.5-billion plan to mine rare earths in Latin America and develop processing facilities in the US. The... 

Copper-laden ships race to reach US ahead of Trump’s 50% tariffs

At least four ships carrying copper are trying to reach US ports before August to get ahead of planned import tariffs on the metal. The shipments represent the final scramble by merchants to cash... 

Seabed regulators will scrutinise mining firms seeking US licences

A United Nations-affiliated organisation with jurisdiction over the global seabed took a tentative step Monday to respond to US President Donald Trump’s fast-tracking of deep-sea mining for... 

Brazilian miners warned of potential $1bn in tariff pain

The Brazilian mining industry is warning of dire economic consequences if the government resorts to reciprocal tariffs in retaliation for US President Donald Trump’s threatened 50% levy starting... 

Trump's critical minerals obsession reignites deep-sea mining

The leader of one of the most aggressive seabed mining startups spent years invoking global warming to spark interest in extracting avocado-sized rocks rich in electric-vehicle battery metals from... 

Russian precious metals sales to China hit $1bn

Russian precious metals exports to China almost doubled in the first half of the year, as record gold prices boost revenue. Chinese imports of Russian precious metal ores and concentrates,... 

Alcoa CEO says Trump tariffs force a pause for Canada growth projects

Alcoa, the storied US metals producer, is feeling the pinch of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and has been forced to pause work on all its growth projects underway in Canada. If the levies stay... 

China spy agency accuses foreign agents of stealing rare earths

China’s spy agency has accused overseas intelligence agencies of stealing controlled rare earth materials, reiterating its intent to curb smuggling even as Beijing agrees to review applications to... 

Former Lundin CEO Rockandel joining infor to seize on mining deals

Peter Rockandel, former chief executive officer of Canadian metals producer Lundin Mining Corp., is planning to capitalize on the recent uptick in mining financing and deal flow as he returns to... 

Anglo’s handling of De Beers sale irks stakeholder Botswana

Anglo American’s handling of the De Beers sale has angered Botswana, which owns 15% of the diamond producer, because the government believes that it hasn’t been properly consulted, people with... 

Alcoa says Trump’s tariffs added $115m in aluminum costs

Alcoa Corp, the largest US aluminum producer, said tariffs on imports from Canada cost it $115-million in the second quarter, showing how US President Donald Trump’s trade agenda has affected the... 

Aura Minerals shares mixed in US debut after oversubscribed deal

Aura Minerals' shares were little changed from the offer price in a US trading debut, after the gold and copper miner raised $196-million in a listing in New York. The company’s shares traded at... 

Ultra-rare metal rides AI boom as commodities star performer

Thanks to the boom in artificial intelligence, an ultra-rare element you’ve probably never heard of is one of this year’s best-performing raw materials. Ruthenium, a silvery gray mineral, has... 

Iron-ore hits two-month high as China policy hopes buoy demand

Iron-ore climbed to a two-month high, with traders encouraged by China’s pledge to reduce excess competition and outdated capacity, despite the steel market’s weakening demand outlook. The bulk... 

Gold steadies as investors weigh outlook for Trump-Powell saga

Gold steadied after a volatile session on Wednesday as traders assessed the outlook for Jerome Powell’s tenure as Federal Reserve chair after more speculation that President Donald Trump may ax... 

Vedanta’s Zambia copper unit will revamp smelter to boost output

Vedanta Resources’ Zambian copper mining unit plans to refurbish its smelter as part of efforts to ramp up production from operations the company recovered last year. The plant will undergo “a full... 

Citigroup backs silver to soar just as gold’s rally loses steam

Silver will extend a rally beyond $40 an ounce in the coming months on tightening physical supplies and growing investment demand, according to Citigroup Inc., which reiterated a more cautious... 

Ghana moves to hedge gold price to preserve build-up of reserves

Ghana is working on a programme to hedge the price of gold exports as it seeks to shield earnings that have bolstered the central bank’s foreign reserves from future volatility, Governor of the... 

Barrick weighs sale of gold mine to Discovery Silver

Barrick Mining Corp is in advanced talks to sell its last Canadian gold mine to Discovery Silver Corp, according to people familiar with the matter, as the firms seek to capitalize on the soaring... 

China’s lithium giants tumble after first-half profit warnings

Shares in China’s lithium producers fell sharply on Tuesday after two of the largest miners warned that battery-metal woes had weighed on earnings for the first half of the year. Tianqi Lithium... 

Indonesia looking at levy on coal exports

Indonesia, the world’s biggest coal exporter, may impose an export levy on the fossil fuel in a bid to boost state revenues, according to local media reports that cited a government minister. The... 

CMOC boosts cobalt production despite Congo export ban

China’s CMOC Group produced more cobalt at its two mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the first half of this year, despite the African nation’s ban on exports. The world’s largest...