September 12, 2025 Electra lines up $12M funding for Ontario cobalt refinery Electra says the C$17.5 million from Invest Ontario would replace a previously arranged $20 million corporate investment.
September 12, 2025 Nickel price gains after Indonesia seizes part of giant mine A government task force took control on Thursday of about 148 hectares of the operation owned by PT Weda Bay Nickel.
September 12, 2025 MMG’s $500M nickel deal with Anglo American faces EU doubts The miner confirmed that EU antitrust officials raised concerns about its Chinese ownership but is confident the deal will clear.
September 11, 2025 Thai gold demand seen soaring as strong currency adds to allure Gold demand, excluding central bank purchase, is set to climb 10% this year to 53.7 tons, according to the Thai Futures Exchange.
September 11, 2025 Anglo-Teck deal hinges on troubled copper mine in Chile Quebrada Blanca is at the heart of one of the mining industry’s most ambitious combinations.
September 11, 2025 Northern Graphite to raise $1.6M for feasibility study Northern Graphite’s goal is to break ground as soon as possible to ensure a continuous flow of material.
September 11, 2025 Bolivia raises $589 million against future gold deliveries The newest operations have helped Bolivia avoid default.
September 11, 2025 Gold price surpasses inflation-adjusted record high set in 1980 Factoring in decades of consumer price increases, the new record price equates to about $3,590 an ounce.
September 11, 2025 China’s steel mills squeezed as demand shows signs of softening The ratio of China’s steel rebar futures in Shanghai to Dalian iron ore contracts dropped to the lowest level since 2020.
September 11, 2025 Nickel shortage, higher costs pinch Indonesian producers Permitting issues are a key reason for the ore scarcity.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am