August 12, 2025

AI data centers to worsen copper shortage – BNEF

Microsoft’s $500 million data center in Chicago alone required 2,177 tonnes of copper during construction.

August 12, 2025

De Beers strikes first kimberlite field in 30 years

De Beers and Endiama plan increased drilling, surveys and lab tests in Angola to assess the discovery's potential.

August 12, 2025

Copper output from Codelco climbs 17% in June

Meanwhile production at BHP's Escondida mine slid 33%.

August 12, 2025

Lithium miners retrace share gains with Chinese output in focus

The lithium market was rocked on Monday after CATL confirmed the suspension of its Jianxiawo mine.

August 12, 2025

Peabody–Anglo $3.8B coal deal on the brink after mine fire

Peabody will announce on August 19 if it will proceed with acquiring Anglo's mines, as it seeks to renegotiate a lower price.

August 11, 2025

Chinese copper maker an unlikely winner from Trump’s tariffs

Zhejiang Hailiang Co., a major manufacturer of copper tubes, has jumped nearly 20% since the Trump administration imposed tariffs at the end of July.

August 11, 2025

Trump says gold imports won’t be tariffed in reprieve for market

No formal, updated policy had yet been posted by US agencies as of Monday afternoon.

August 11, 2025

Lifezone Metals secures $60M bridge loan for nickel project

Kabanga is considered to be one of the world’s largest and highest-grade undeveloped nickel sulfide projects.

August 11, 2025

Gold futures hold losses as Trump says imports won’t be tariffed

Futures traded at about $3,400 an ounce on Monday.

August 11, 2025

Lithium Argentina soars on Q2 results, sector rally

Lithium carbonate production from the Cauchari-Olaroz brine operation rose 18% quarter-over-quarter.