January 2, 2026

Chinese mining companies in Zambia start paying taxes in yuan

Africa is emerging as a key arena in Beijing’s efforts to internationalize the yuan.

January 2, 2026

Nickel Industries says South Korea’s Sphere to buy 10% stake in Indonesian project

The South Korean materials manufacturer will acquire the stake from Hong Kong-based Decent Resource.

December 31, 2025

RERATED: Top 50 mining companies soar past $2 trillion valuation

The world’s 50 biggest mining stocks add nearly $900 billion in value after a bombshell 2025 as gold, silver and copper prices surge.

December 31, 2025

Gold and silver prices stumble at the end of best year since the 1970s

Both metals are on track for their best year since 1979.

December 31, 2025

Congo to allow cobalt quotas for 2025 to be executed until March 31

Congo accounts for more than 70% of global mined cobalt production that was estimated by analysts at around 280,000 metric tons this year.

December 31, 2025

Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says

The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe.

December 31, 2025

Gold price: Most popular stories of 2025

The running theme for gold in 2025 is breaking records.

December 31, 2025

Copper price records biggest annual gain since 2009 on supply bets

The red metal has notched a series of all-time highs in an end-of-year surge, rallying 42% on the London Metal Exchange this year.

December 31, 2025

CME hikes precious metal margins again after price swings

Silver in particular has seen huge price swings as it blew through levels that until recently seemed unthinkable.

December 31, 2025

Codelco secures $600 million in climate financing from HSBC

The funding completes its goals after having received $532 million in financing from Credit Agricole CIB in 2024.