January 10, 2025 Zijin in talks to buy $6.4 billion China lithium miner Zijin, a global powerhouse in copper and gold, is advancing its push into the lithium sector with the potential acquisition of Zangge Mining.
January 9, 2025 Lundin Gold exceeds guidance with record annual production Gold production reached a record 502,029 oz. in 2024.
January 9, 2025 Panama opens public consultation on First Quantum mine Audit aims to assess the feasibility of temporarily reopening Cobre Panama and ensuring an environmentally responsible final closure.
January 9, 2025 Hudbay increases stake in Arizona Sonoran to 9.99% The proceeds will be used by Arizona Sonoran to advance its flagship Cactus project.
January 8, 2025 Glencore loses senior aluminum traders to rivals Vitol, Mercuria The moves are the latest signs that Glencore and Trafigura Group, which have long dominated metals trading, are being challenged by an influx of new competition.
January 8, 2025 Codelco taps debt market to fund record copper mine investments The Chilean state miner plans to raise about $1.5 billion to help fund investments needed to retain its status as the world’s biggest copper producer.
January 8, 2025 Fortescue partners with China Baowu to tackle steel industry decarbonization Fortescue also aims to make all its iron ore products green by 2030.
January 8, 2025 Indian steel titan’s coal deal frozen amid Mozambique legal row JSW Steel agreed in May to buy Minas de Revuboè, but the Mozambican government revoked the mine lease before a deal could be completed.
January 8, 2025 Two bids made for Glencore stake in New Caledonia’s Koniambo Nickel KNS halted its operations in March after Glencore decided to sell its 49% interest.
January 7, 2025 British Columbia’s EAB upholds $97k fine against Teck Coal for workplace injury Teck Coal was found to have contravened the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in the province.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland rare earth supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the U.S. and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm