December 30, 2025

Russia says stake in gold producer UGC to be put up for public auction soon

In July 2025, a Russian court ruled that the majority stake in UGC should be seized and transferred to the state.

December 30, 2025

South Africa’s last manganese smelter on the brink as high power costs weigh

Transalloys CEO Konstantin Sadovnik says the business has been loss‑making for about three years.

December 30, 2025

Indonesia to cut mining output quotas to support prices

Indonesia is the world's top exporter of thermal coal and nickel products.

December 30, 2025

Top stories of 2025 on MINING.COM

Critical minerals and gold were the two big themes shaping the mining industry in 2025.

December 29, 2025

Silver price suffers biggest loss since 2021, gold price falls from record

Earlier, spot prices had soared to as high as $83.63 per ounce.

December 29, 2025

Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally

The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading.

December 29, 2025

China’s November net gold imports via Hong Kong more than doubled from October

Spot gold prices have risen about 72% this year, hitting a record $4,549.71 an ounce on Friday, the biggest annual gain since 1979.

December 29, 2025

Copper price plunges in New York after hitting new high in London

Wild swings in the copper price continues going into 2026 after a 35% rise this year.

December 29, 2025

Axis sues Guinea for $29B over bauxite permit revocation

The UAE-based miner says Guinea unlawfully revoked its licence and seized assets as the military government tightens control of mining.

December 29, 2025

Guinea’s military leader set to extend rule amid mining boom

Mamadi Doumbouya faced a fragmented opposition, with none of the eight contenders seriously threatening his first-round win.