Global copper exchange stocks top 1Mt for first time in two decades

Copper stocks on the world's three biggest metal exchanges have exceeded one-million metric tons for the first time in more than two decades, as an inventory build due to soft demand in China adds... 

Contract worker dies at Rio Tinto's Simandou iron-ore mine in Guinea

A contract worker died following an incident at Rio Tinto's SimFer mine at the Simandou iron-ore project in Guinea, the world's largest producer of iron-ore said late on Sunday, without providing... 

Mali renews Barrick Mining's Loulo license for 10 more years

Mali's government approved a draft decree renewing Barrick Mining's Loulo gold mining permit for an additional 10 years, the West African country's military leader said in a statement on Friday.... 

Zambia's mine regulator suspends operations at Mopani's Mufulira mine

Zambia's mining regulator on Friday said it had suspended operations at Mopani Copper Mines' Mufulira mine after it failed to account for all its underground personnel. The Minerals Regulation... 

Indonesia wants some coal miners to supply larger portion of output to domestic market

The Indonesian government will ask coal miners holding special contracts to supply a larger portion of their output domestically as they are expected to receive their full output quota requests,... 

Nornickel to shift part of nickel output to copper plant during repairs

Russian metals producer Nornickel plans to start experimental nickel smelting at its copper plant this year to maintain output during a major furnace reconstruction scheduled for 2027, a company... 

Indonesia studying plan to ban export of several raw materials, including tin

Indonesia is studying a plan to ban the export of more raw materials in the coming years, including tin, its energy minister said on Friday as it bids to boost its domestic processing industries.... 

Lundin Gold to invest $100m in 2026 Ecuador exploration

Canadian miner Lundin Gold is investing $100-million this year in an exploration campaign to extend the life of its Fruta del Norte mine in Ecuador as the price of gold remains high. The... 

Vale posts $3.8bn loss on nickel impairment; analysts welcome core profit

Miner Vale on Thursday reported that its fourth-quarter net loss widened year-on-year, citing an impairment of nickel assets in Canada, yet analysts welcomed a core profit above expectations,... 

Ghana's gold output hits record 6Moz in 2025, industry group says

Ghana produced a record 6 million ounces of gold in 2025, according to provisional data, with large‑scale mines contributing 2.9 million ounces, unchanged from last year, an association of... 

Australian uranium miners in Namibia bullish on outlook as prices surge

Australian miner Paladin Energy is on track to complete the ramp up of its Langer Heinrich uranium mine in Namibia to reach maximum output from July as higher prices help to accelerate mining... 

Australia's South32 confirms Mozambique plant wind-down after profit beat

Australian diversified miner South32 reaffirmed it would put its Mozambique aluminium plant on care and maintenance next month after a drought hit power supply, as it posted a higher first-half... 

Platinum miners favour payouts over projects even as prices surge

Platinum's run to record highs will need to be sustained for miners to invest heavily in new projects, with executives signalling they plan to prioritise shareholder payouts for now amid concerns... 

Gabon dismisses energy concerns over 2029 manganese refining deadline

Gabon's mining minister said on Wednesday that energy shortages will not be accepted as justification for missing the country's 2029 ban on raw manganese exports, dismissing industry warnings that... 

Indonesia reviews decision to take over Martabe gold mine

Indonesia is reviewing its decision to take over the Martabe gold mine from a company linked to Jardine Matheson, its energy minister said late on Wednesday, after previously announcing it would... 

Northern Star climbs to record high as first-half profit surges 49%

Australia's Northern Star Resources reported a 49% surge in its first-half profit on Thursday, boosted by higher realised gold prices, sending its shares to a record high. Shares of the company... 

Congo says it would seek other partners if US minerals framework fails

The Democratic Republic of Congo will look for other partners if its minerals cooperation framework with the US does not lead to concrete projects, the country's mines minister said. "Everything... 

CME looks into launching first ever rare earth futures contract, sources say

CME Group is working on a plan to launch the world's first futures contract in rare earths, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, in a move that would allow governments,... 

Zijin to launch Congo’s first lithium output in June from disputed Manono deposit

China’s Zijin Mining will initiate Congo’s first lithium output in June from the disputed Manono deposit and move immediately to exports, the company and state miner Cominiere said, marking a major... 

Albemarle to idle Australia lithium plant after profit miss

Albemarle, the world's largest producer of lithium, posted a larger-than-expected quarterly loss on Wednesday and said it would idle a major Australian processing plant as it continues to face weak... 

Trump directs Energy Department to issue funds to keep coal plants online

President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered the Defense Department to purchase electricity from coal-fired power plants in his latest effort to boost the coal sector. The move, which was announced... 

Botswana's State-owned diamond company turns to contract sales to manage tough market

Botswana's State-owned Okavango Diamond Company plans to increase the share of diamonds it sells to contracted buyers as a way to navigate a depressed global diamond market, acting MD Lipalese... 

Eramet says Indonesia nickel permit volume slashed for 2026

Eramet's nickel mining joint venture in Indonesia has received an initial production allowance of 12-million wet metric tons for this year, down from the initial allowance of 32-million it received... 

China's 2026 coal output set for slowest growth this decade despite lower imports

China's coal output is expected to rise 35-million metric tons to 4.86-billion tons in 2026, a major coal industry group said on Tuesday, the slowest pace this decade despite projections of a... 

Rising investment to keep global silver demand steady in 2026, Silver Institute says

Global silver demand is expected to remain steady in 2026 with gains in retail investment offsetting most of the losses across industrial, jewellery and silverware demand, the Silver Institute... 

Botswana to expand exploration beyond diamonds, mines minister says

Botswana plans to ramp up mining exploration, including for critical minerals, as it seeks to diversify beyond diamonds by surveying the roughly 70% of its territory that remains unexplored, mines... 

Mozambique pushing to keep South32 aluminium smelter open, minister says

Mozambique's government is doing "everything that is required" to make sure that South32's Mozal aluminium smelter stays open, mineral resources and energy minister Estevao Pale said on Monday. The... 

Angola's Endiama seeks to raise diamond output further after 2024 record

Angola's State-owned diamond miner Endiama is aiming to increase its output to 17-million carats by 2027 from record production of 14-million carats in 2024, a government publication showed on... 

Harmony Gold says newly acquired Australian copper mine requires two-year revamp

South African miner Harmony Gold's recently acquired CSA Copper Mine in Australia requires a capital injection and a strategic rethink which could take two years, CEO Beyers Nel said on Monday.... 

Australian lithium miner PLS rises on spodumene supply deal with China's Canmax

PLS Group said on Tuesday that it has signed a two-year offtake deal to supply 150 000 t of spodumene concentrate to Chinese lithium battery materials maker Canmax Technologies, sending shares of... 

TechMet targets up to $200m in new fundraising, CEO says

US-backed investment vehicle TechMet is looking to raise up to $200 million in additional funds as it seeks to finance critical minerals projects, CEO Brian Menell said on Monday. Privately-held... 

UK-based Phoenix Copper suspends top brass amid payment inquiry

UK-based Phoenix Copper said on Monday it had suspended its executive chairperson and finance chief with immediate effect while it investigates allegations over their conduct and past payments to a... 

US challenges Chinese control in race for African minerals

The US is using offtake deals and State-backed funding to compete in the short term with China in securing supplies of African copper, cobalt and other critical minerals, diplomats, executives and... 

Eramet's finance chief steps aside temporarily, days after CEO ouster

French miner Eramet's finance chief Abel Martins-Alexandre has stepped aside temporarily during a probe into management methods, a company spokesperson said on Friday, days after Eramet ousted its... 

Angola seeks 20%-30% stake in De Beers, senior official says

Angola is pursuing a 20% to 30% stake in Anglo American's diamond unit De Beers, a proposal being discussed with other diamond-producing African nations, a senior official from Angola's mining... 

Capstone to resume full production at Chile's Mantoverde mine as strike ends

Canada's Capstone Copper said on Friday that the largest union at its Mantoverde copper‑gold mine in Chile had approved a new three‑year labour contract, ending a strike that started on January 2... 

Rio Tinto's Australian investors applaud end to Glencore takeover talks

Australian shareholders in Rio Tinto have welcomed the mining giant's decision to end merger talks with Glencore, and said it is now up to the company to deliver on a new strategy that it has put... 

Silver tumbles, oil drops in commodity sell-off

Commodities prices slid on Thursday, led by silver, part of a broad market sell-off as investors reversed an earlier rush for hard assets after global geopolitical tensions eased. Silver tumbled... 

Rio Tinto expected to push for more time to weigh Glencore deal, sources say

Rio Tinto and Glencore are expected to announce an extension to merger talks ahead of a UK regulatory deadline on Thursday, to allow Rio more time to study the merits of any deal, three people... 

Senators push $70bn funding deal to support Trump's critical minerals push, FT reports

Senators will introduce legislation on Wednesday to reauthorize funding for the United States Export-Import Bank for the next decade, as lawmakers try to inject an extra $70-billion into the agency...