January 5, 2026

Most mineral and metal prices to edge higher in 2026, Fitch forecasts

Country risk team expects broad tariff uncertainty to continue to decline over 2026.

January 5, 2026

Codelco’s 2025 copper production hits 1.332 million tons: Chilean media

Output slightly increased from the 1.328 million tons produced in 2024.

January 5, 2026

Record copper price signals accelerating race for supplies

Analysts at Citi estimate refined copper production at 26.9 million tons this year, indicating a 308,000 ton deficit.

January 5, 2026

Andurand’s hedge fund pared 2025 loss to 40% on metals rally

With no set risk limits, Andurand’s Discretionary Enhanced fund often sees double-digit gains and losses.

January 5, 2026

Copper price hits new record of $13,000 in London

Benchmark futures on the London Metal Exchange rallied as much as 4.3%.

January 4, 2026

Indonesia tightens grip on resources with Switzerland-sized land grab

Indonesia is the world’s top exporter of coal and palm oil, the biggest nickel producer and a leading source of copper and tin.

January 2, 2026

Column: Every mineral is critical in the new metals age

The spectrum of metals now deemed "vital for a modern American economy" speaks to a quiet revolution in how metals are used.

January 2, 2026

Copper price climbs on tight supply outlook after best year since 2009

The red metal resumed its advance on Friday after losing 1.1% in the previous session.

January 2, 2026

Ivanhoe Mines begins copper anode production at new Congo smelter

The facility, with a steady-state capacity of 500,000 tonnes per annum, would be the largest in Africa once ramped up.

January 2, 2026

Zijin Mining plans gold output push after record profit

China’s largest mining company is planning double-digit growth for its gold and copper production in 2026