July 10, 2025

Chinese tycoons are turning Indonesia into an aluminum giant

This year alone, three new alumina refineries, a key part of the aluminum production process, will begin working.

July 10, 2025

Copper mine output to rise 2.9% annually over next decade, says Fitch’s BMI

Production is projected to grow from 23.8 million tonnes in 2025 to 30.9 million tonnes in 2034.

July 10, 2025

Share of Russian aluminum in LME warehouses falls in June as Indian metal rises

For copper, the share of Russia-made metal in LME available stocks also slipped.

July 10, 2025

Copper traders look to Chinese buyers in post Trump-tariff world

Traders seek home for cargoes at risk of missing August 1 US tariff deadline.

July 10, 2025

Antofagasta CEO says context of Trump copper tariffs could help US project

Chilean Mining Minister Aurora Williams said the government had not yet received precise information about how the copper tariffs would be implemented.

July 10, 2025

Sprott sees central banks, USD erosion fuelling gold, silver prices

“Gold remains well supported by central banks and sovereigns, while investment fund positioning remains at modest levels," Sprott market strategist says.

July 10, 2025

MP Materials lands multi-billion Pentagon deal

Deal will make the US Department of Defense the largest shareholder in MP, the sole domestic producer of rare earth elements.

July 9, 2025

Crypto firm Tether said to have $8B worth of gold stockpiled in Swiss vault

The El Salvador-based crypto firm says it holds around 80 metric tons of gold, the majority of which are owned outright by the company.

July 9, 2025

Where does the US get its copper?

The United States produces domestically just over half the refined copper it consumes each year.

July 9, 2025

Indicator of Chinese copper import demand jumps 38% after Trump tariff announcement

The Yangshan copper premium rose to $40 a metric ton on Wednesday, up from Tuesday's 11-month low of $29.