January 16, 2025 SSR review of Çöpler mine incident points to third-party design flaw Experts found third-party test data overestimated the shear strength properties of the liner system at the base of the heap leach.
January 16, 2025 South Africa mine rescue ends, anger rises over 78 deaths in police siege Since Monday, rescuers have used a cylindrical metal cage to pull up 78 bodies and 246 survivors.
January 16, 2025 Zijin to buy 25% stake in Chinese lithium miner for $1.87 billion The deal would grant Zijin controlling rights in Zangge Mining, which operates in the mineral-rich western region of Qinghai.
January 16, 2025 Antofagasta misses 2024 copper target, keeps 2025 guidance Antofagasta — which operates four copper mines in Chile — maintained its 2025 guidance at 660,000 to 700,000 tonnes.
January 15, 2025 US bans imports from 37 Chinese firms over forced labor charge The Biden administration has added 37 companies from China’s mining, solar and textile sectors to its list of those banned from exporting to the US.
January 15, 2025 US Strategic Metals, AlphaSierra One partner to bolster domestic critical minerals supply chain The companies said they will leverage their complementary expertise to advance efficient extraction, processing, and distribution of critical minerals within the US.
January 15, 2025 Canada wants G-7 talks on metals pricing to counter China’s sway Canada has been thinking about supporting investment through measures such as pricing floors to address alleged market manipulation.
January 15, 2025 Congo jails three Chinese citizens in illegal mining crackdown The Chinese citizens were sentenced to seven years in prison after they were arrested in possession of gold bars and $400,000 in cash.
January 15, 2025 Peru copper output falls nearly 5% in November on Antamina slide Copper production is expected to hold steady in 2024 and 2025 at around 2.8 million tons, industry experts say.
January 15, 2025 Chile to lift copper output 6% in next decade, with peak in 2027 The world's No. 1 copper producer said it will boost its output of the red metal to 5.54 million metric tons in 2034.
Column: EV revolution rolls on but battery metals lose their charge It should only be a matter of time before demand momentum absorbs the current supply glut, writes Reuters columnist Andy Home. December 20, 2025 | 06:23 am
