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.

December 22, 2025

First Nordic Metals rebrands as Goldsky Resources

The name change was made in connection with the company's recent acquisition of Mawson Finland.

December 22, 2025

Chinese copper smelter, Antofagasta agree to record low fees

Tough negotiations reflected a market facing abundant refining capacity but tight global ore supplies.

December 22, 2025

GRAPHIC: Gold and silver soar in year-end rally

Investors have not treated the festive break as an occasion to take profits.

December 22, 2025

Congo collects samples for CMOC’s first cobalt shipment

The DRC is collecting samples for CMOC's first cobalt shipment under a new quota system, expected soon.

December 22, 2025

VIDEO: Sean Boyd on why smart money is rushing back to gold and Canada

Boyd explains to Alex Deluce gold’s breakout across currencies, why critical minerals are strategic, and why Canada’s mining moment is here.

December 22, 2025

Copper price heads toward $12,000 as banks predict further gains

With year-end approaching, copper on the London Metal Exchange is up nearly 40%, marking its biggest annual gain since 2009.

December 22, 2025

Glencore buys majority stake in Dutch fuel company FincoEnergies

Finco is a major player in the Dutch wholesale fuel market and in the region's biofuels and low-carbon fuel sectors.