December 3, 2025

Copper price sets new record in London

Futures on the LME jumped as much as 2.6% to more than $11,400 per tonne.

December 3, 2025

Shares in China’s only uranium miner triple on Shenzhen debut

China National Uranium raised around 4 billion yuan ($570 million) as it debuted on the Shenzhen exchange on Wednesday.

December 3, 2025

China copper smelters, Chile miner in deadlock over fee talks

Annual negotiations between the smelters and Antofagasta have not progressed since initial meetings took place last week.

December 3, 2025

Iron ore shakeup begins as Simandou’s first boat heads for China

The Winning Youth vessel — loaded with iron ore from the $23 billion Simandou mine — set sail on Tuesday evening.

December 3, 2025

EU to introduce export restrictions on rare earth magnet waste in early 2026

Recycling would potentially meet 20% of the EU's current permanent magnet demand of 20,000 tonnes.

December 3, 2025

Israel publishes draft law seeking to boost state revenues from Dead Sea minerals

Proposed law redefines the concession to secure the public’s fair share while protecting nature and key environmental values.

December 2, 2025

Tin market deficit to tighten — report

Fitch Solutions’ BMI has raised its tin price forecast for 2026 to $35,000/tonne from $32,000/tonne.

December 2, 2025

Perseus Mining gatecrashes Predictive-Robex gold tie-up

Perseus' offer carries a 24.5% premium to Predictive's last close.

December 2, 2025

Appian talking to US, Australia on critical minerals after IFC deal

The private equity firm and the International Finance Corporation launched a $1 billion fund in October to invest in projects in Africa and Latin America.

December 2, 2025

China issues first batch of streamlined rare earth licences

These new licences, according to sources cited by Reuters, were issued to three of China's leading magnet makers.