October 13, 2025

China’s iron ore, copper and coal imports rise to annual high

However, copper concentrate imports dropped 6.3% as mine disruptions, most recently at Grasberg in Indonesia, hampered supply of the smelting feedstock.

October 10, 2025

Australia’s coal state reverses plan to close power plants

The move comes as global coal consumption rises to a record year after year.

October 9, 2025

Exxaro CEO says copper ambitions remain but now more modest

The coal miner still wants to acquire copper assets but has scaled back its ambitions since missing out on a mine in Botswana.

October 8, 2025

Anglo CEO still sees future in Africa despite shrinking footprint

The miner has exited its coal and platinum operations in South Africa.

October 7, 2025

Investors place bets on Trump team’s next investment target

The moves by the federal government to bolster some American businesses have sparked a cottage industry.

October 7, 2025

Indonesia shortens validity of mining quotas to one year

Quotas for 2025 remain valid but miners will need to re-apply for quotas previously issued for 2026 and 2027.

October 7, 2025

Global miners raked in $700B in 2024 despite rising pressures

The metals and mining industry earned record profits last year, despite a 6% revenue drop, McKinsey's 2025 report shows.

October 6, 2025

Gold to overtake LNG, met coal as Australia’s second most valuable export

Australia is one of the leading gold producers, with output projected to rise from 340 tons in 2025-26, to 369 tons in the following period.

October 3, 2025

Anglo American takes Peabody to arbitration over failed $3.8B deal

Peabody withdrew a multi-billion dollar bid for Anglo American's coking coal assets after failing to agree on a lower price post mine fire.

October 3, 2025

Net-Zero Banking Alliance folds after mass exodus by members

A global banking group that Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney launched in 2021 to help fight climate change has voted to shut down.