October 17, 2025

BHP’s China Jimblebar iron ore stocks rise as trade stalls amid contract talks

Inventories of Jimblebar fines at some Chinese ports have jumped to around 2.6 million metric tons as of October 14, the highest level since July.

October 16, 2025

Vale drops plan to build Quebec nickel sulphate facility

GM and a partner paused the second phase of a cathode factory, leading to Vale's cancellation of a nickel sulphate project.

October 16, 2025

Codelco hikes 2026 European copper premium to record $345/t

The record high premium is due to fears of copper shortages next year.

October 15, 2025

Top 50 mining companies surge to new record near $2 trillion valuation

The value of the world’s 50 biggest miners surged by more than $450B in a single quarter after a broad-based rally sparked by rampant gold and copper prices.

October 15, 2025

US judge set to approve Rio Tinto’s $139M Mongolia mine settlement

The lawsuit relates to Rio's $7 billion underground expansion of the Oyu Tolgoi mine.

October 15, 2025

Aurubis shares drop as Salzgitter’s stake to shrink in bond deal

The move quenched simmering takeover speculation because Salzgitter has held 29.99% of Aurubis.

October 15, 2025

BHP eyes revival of long-closed copper mines in Arizona

CEO Mike Henry stated Trump's policy changes prompted BHP to boost exploration and reassess dormant assets in Arizona.

October 14, 2025

Freeport to break away from copper benchmark it set for decades

Many expect the benchmark to plunge even further in 2026, potentially turning negative.

October 14, 2025

First Quantum hits back at ESG report on “blocked” La Granja

In September 2023, La Granja began a new phase, emphasizing advanced exploration and detailed technical and socio-environmental studies.

October 14, 2025

Aurubis held talks with US on support for new smelter, CEO says

A new smelter is one of three options Europe's biggest copper producer is considering to take advantage of a US drive to boost domestic output.