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.

January 15, 2025

South Africa accused of ‘horrific’ crackdown as 78 corpses pulled from illegal mine

Civil rights groups said at least 100 people have died from starvation since October when the authorities sealed off the mine in Stilfontein.

January 15, 2025

Kremlin says EU sanctions on Russian aluminum would risk destabilizing a ‘fragile’ global market

Reuters reported that the EU intends to propose a ban on imports of Russian primary aluminum.

January 15, 2025

Mali holding seized Barrick gold at state-owned bank BMS, sources say

Barrick on Tuesday confirmed it had suspended operations in the West African country.

January 15, 2025

Saudi Arabia to scale up lithium expansion as it diversifies from oil

State oil giant Aramco and Saudi mining company Ma’aden have joined forces to explore and produce energy transition minerals.