December 24, 2025

Rio Tinto to change index for some iron ore settlement, client notice

Rio Tinto has been using the Platts indices to settle its flagship products in annual contracts and spot market.

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

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

Platinum price soars to record above $2,300 on tight global supplies

The metal rose for a 10th straight session — its longest winning streak since 2017.

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.