December 23, 2024 Codelco eyes $800m extension to keep Gabriela Mistral open until 2055 Environmental permit application includes ending the use of domestic land-based water at the mine in 2035.
December 22, 2024 China’s 2025 steel demand to fall 1.5% on year, state research institute says China's steel consumption in 2024 and 2025 is forecast at 863 million metric tons and 850 million tons, respectively.
December 22, 2024 Tiny but vital metal markets rush to adjust to Chinese clampdown A bigger clampdown looks set to have far-reaching ramifications for supply chains feeding American defense and chip-making industries.
December 22, 2024 Video: Gold mining faces a cliff after 2025, CRU analyst predicts Global gold production will peak at about 3,250 tonnes (105 million oz.) next year, according to CRU's Oliver Blagden.
December 20, 2024 Column: Electric dreams turn into a nightmare for battery metals A sector that was once racing to build new supply has been closing mines and deferring projects as low prices bite into the cost curve.
December 20, 2024 Nickel price hits 4-year low as gloom offsets potential Indonesia cuts Indonesia is now considering deep cuts to nickel mining quotas as it seeks to boost slumping prices of the metal.
December 20, 2024 Iron ore price weakens as Australia flags return to sub-$100 prices Futures dropped for a fourth day in Singapore, to trade about 3% lower for the week.
December 20, 2024 Lure of Anglo’s copper mines could test BHP’s spending resolve BHP needs to offer at least a 40% premium over Anglo's share price for a new takeover bid, but its CEO has committed to spending discipline.
December 19, 2024 Mercuria partners with Zambia on metals trading venture The joint venture will buy and sell copper domestically and for export, and over time will take responsibility for trading Zambia’s share of copper output from mines.
New York copper price surges again, Shanghai sets record Copper jumped by more than 5% to the highest level since the short squeeze in July. December 26, 2025 | 12:18 pm