May 21, 2025 Rio Tinto defends Pilbara after Forrest voices ‘wasteland’ fears Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest warned that China's shift from coal-powered furnaces could threaten Australia's iron ore sector.
May 20, 2025 Argentina approves $2.5B Rio Tinto lithium mining project Rincon becomes the first mining project under Argentina's new investment incentive regime.
May 20, 2025 Nippon Steel still committed to full US Steel takeover, says executive The steelmakers face a May 21 deadline for the completion of a renewed national security review.
May 20, 2025 Earthquake forces temporary shutdown of Ivanhoe’s underground mine in DRC Ivanhoe Mines' stock sank nearly 9% in the morning session on the news.
May 19, 2025 Nippon Steel boosts investment for proposed US Steel deal Nippon is now offering to build a new steel mill, save existing steelworker jobs and potentially add many more unionized roles.
May 19, 2025 Codelco taps Rio Tinto for major new lithium tie-up Rio Tinto will contribute up to $900 million to the Maricunga project in Chile, taking a 49.99% share.
May 19, 2025 Anglo Asian begins production at Gilar mine in Azerbaijan The gold company plans to become a mid-tier copper and gold producer by 2029.
May 19, 2025 Russia says China’s Zijin agrees to keep Siberian zinc mine open Sanctions prompted the Chinese company to weigh suspending operations.
May 18, 2025 Orano explores sale of Niger uranium assets, FT reports The uranium miner filed a lawsuit this week over the "arbitrary arrest, illegal detention and unjust confiscation of property" involving its staff and assets in the country.
May 16, 2025 Navoi Mining completes $500M Eurobond placement The new bond placement, says NMMC, was supported by favorable capital market conditions.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
