March 6, 2025

Indonesia issues new rule allowing mineral exports in force majeure cases

Indonesia banned exports of raw minerals in 2023 to encourage metals processing at home.

March 6, 2025

Rio Tinto to invest $1.8 billion to develop Brockman iron ore mine in Pilbara

The miner said the project is now on track to begin producing its first ore by 2027.

March 6, 2025

Rio Tinto creates lithium unit after completing $6.7B Arcadium deal 

Deal positions Rio Tinto among the world’s largest lithium miners, trailing only US-based Albemarle and Chile’s SQM.

March 5, 2025

Mercuria, Glencore renew deal for Congo’s share of Tenke copper

Mercuria was allotted 50% of state-held Gecamines’ share of the volume, while Glencore won 25%.

March 5, 2025

Polyus reports record earnings in 2024 on higher gold price

The Russian gold miner beat production guidance to record a 7% increase to 3 million ounces in 2024.

March 5, 2025

SQM cuts spending amid drawn-out lithium price slump

The Chilean lithium producer will invest $1.1 billion across its businesses in 2025, compared to $1.6 billion in 2024.

March 4, 2025

Palliser welcomes Rio Tinto’s decision to seek Australian shareholder vote on dual listing

The global miner on Tuesday amended the notice of its annual general meeting to include a resolution related to its dual listing.

March 4, 2025

Copper miners are next bet to fuel Canada stocks outperformance

Copper miners saw a brief lift Monday in Toronto as Chinese factory activity signaled recovery.

March 4, 2025

Harmony says gold rally windfall to help fund new Australian copper mine

The Eva copper mine is expected to go online in 2029.

March 4, 2025

Russia will decide on potential further Alrosa diamond purchases after Q2

The country resumed regular diamond purchases from Alrosa for the state fund last year.