October 24, 2025

Napoleon’s diamond brooch heads to auction for the first time

The brooch was reportedly abandoned by Napoleon himself as he fled the battlefield after his crushing defeat in 1815.

October 24, 2025

Aldebaran spins out greenfield assets in Argentina

The new company -- called Centauri Minerals -- will hold six greenfield projects spanning over 430 sq. km across Salta, Jujuy and Catamarca provinces.

October 24, 2025

Congo’s cobalt producers still waiting for export approvals

Under the new regime, companies must apply for monthly export quotas from state regulator.

October 24, 2025

Iron ore price faces mounting pressure as $100 support looks rocky

Data from Chinese consultancy Mysteel showed an increase in iron ore inventories at mills and ports.

October 24, 2025

Gold price could reach $5,055 by Q4 2026, says JPMorgan

Over a longer horizon, JPMorgan also gave a target of $6,000 an ounce by 2028.

October 24, 2025

Newmont is starting to reap rewards from cutbacks

Newmont’s all-in sustaining costs — a key metric for gold miners — had risen more than 50% in the past five years.

October 24, 2025

Aclara jumps on US heavy REE plant plan

The plant is to process feed from Aclara’s ionic-clay projects in Brazil and Chile and is scheduled for completion in 2027.

October 24, 2025

SNB sells Rio Tinto stake in new divestment from extractive industries

The Swiss National Bank sold its entire stake in Rio for $227 million.

October 24, 2025

Column: LME zinc turns wild after bears sleep-walk into squeeze

The zinc market has been sleep-walking towards this storm for several months.

October 24, 2025

Angola challenges Botswana in high-stakes De Beers bid

Angola’s formal bid for Anglo’s total stake in De Beers adds geopolitical tension to southern Africa’s diamond industry.