August 25, 2025

US adds copper, potash, silicon in critical minerals list shake-up

Silver was added to hedge against a low-probability, high-impact disruption in Mexico, with the final list to be published in about a month.

August 25, 2025

IMF sees Panama GDP up 4.5% this year in rebound from copper mine closure

First Quantum Minerals' Cobre Panama copper mine has been closed since late 2023.

August 25, 2025

Iron ore prices hit one-week high after fatal incident halts Rio Tinto’s Simandou project

New CEO Simon Trott, who assumed the role on Monday, is expected to visit the site.

August 25, 2025

Pan American locks in $2.1B takeover of MAG Silver

Deal hands Pan American a 44% interest in the high-grade Juanicipio silver mine in Mexico, operated by Fresnillo.

August 22, 2025

Gold price gains 1% as Powell gives dovish signal

Jerome Powell said a shift in the balance of risks may warrant adjusting the Fed's policy stance.

August 22, 2025

Gold boom drives rising costs for Aussie producers

The gold price remains at record levels but Australian gold producers are experiencing cost creep.

August 22, 2025

Gold mid-tiers’ Q2 2025 fundamentals

Mid-tier and junior gold miners just finished reporting spectacular record quarterly results.

August 22, 2025

Codelco cuts 2025 copper forecast after El Teniente mine collapse

The state-owned miner said its own output totaled 634,000 metric tons, up 9% from the same period last year.

August 22, 2025

Electra converts debt, launches $30M raise to jumpstart stalled cobalt refinery

The $250 million refinery in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, has been on hold since its construction was halted in August 2023.

August 22, 2025

Scrap copper traders redirect metal to sidestep China levies

US metal dealers are redirecting China-bound shipments of scrap through Canada, Mexico and Vietnam to avoid 10% import tariffs.