December 23, 2025 China steel group urges domestic pricing in iron ore contracts A newly launched port-side spot price index should become a core pricing reference for the market, the China Iron and Steel Association said.
December 23, 2025 Disruption and dislocation: LME metals’ year in seven charts Supply disruption and tariff dislocation have defined the London Metal Exchange base metals complex this year.
December 23, 2025 Alrosa flags smaller-than-expected decline in annual diamond output Alrosa is the world's largest producer of diamonds, accounting for around a third of global output.
December 23, 2025 Gold price sets new record near $4,500, silver price touches $70 Gold has now gained more than 70% this year and is on track for its best annual performance since 1979.
December 23, 2025 Copper price tops $12,000 for first time on tariffs, supply woes Copper prices exceed $12,000 a tonne for the first time on record due to mine disruptions and tariffs, despite weak demand in China.
December 23, 2025 Japan to test rare-earth mining from deep seabed mud A government-backed trial will lift mineral-rich seabed mud to the surface as Tokyo seeks secure supplies beyond China.
December 23, 2025 Chile loads its copper cannon with 13 projects for a bullish 2026 The projects, worth $14.8 billion, are set to advance next year as tight supply and stronger prices reshape the market.
December 22, 2025 Troilus in talks on German funding for Quebec gold-copper mine Troilus has secured as much as $700 million in financing to restart the mine from KfW, Societe Generale and Export Development Canada.
December 22, 2025 First Nordic Metals rebrands as Goldsky Resources The name change was made in connection with the company's recent acquisition of Mawson Finland.
December 22, 2025 Chinese copper smelter, Antofagasta agree to record low fees Tough negotiations reflected a market facing abundant refining capacity but tight global ore supplies.
Disruption and dislocation: LME metals’ year in seven charts Supply disruption and tariff dislocation have defined the London Metal Exchange base metals complex this year. December 23, 2025 | 07:58 am
