May 5, 2025 Romania’s political shift may jolt mining, US ties Romania has major reserves of rare earths, gold and copper, which have attracted interest from Canadian and American firms.
May 5, 2025 Thirteen killed in Peru mine kidnapping amid rising violence Guards' deaths highlight the rising issue of illegal mining and violence in Peru's Amazonian province of Pataz.
May 4, 2025 Lundin hails Filo copper discovery as one of biggest in 30 years CEO Jack Lundin said Filo del Sol is "one of the most significant greenfield discoveries in the last 30 years."
May 2, 2025 Traders draw down LME copper stocks as Chinese market tightens Traders say that Chinese copper buying has been strong in spite of concerns about the trade war with the US.
May 2, 2025 Copper price rises as China considers trade talks with US China’s Commerce Ministry said it had noted senior US officials’ desire to begin talks.
May 2, 2025 US adds 10 more mining projects to fast-track permitting list The latest 10 include the proposed copper-nickel mine in Minnesota under a joint venture between Glencore and Teck.
May 2, 2025 US pushing for Congo-Rwanda peace, minerals deals For decades, Congo has been at odds with Rwanda due to ethnic tensions and control over the region's natural resources.
May 2, 2025 Vedanta weighs Zambia copper IPO to fund $1 billion investment The company regained control of the Konkola Copper Mines assets in Zambia last year.
May 1, 2025 Economic impact of mining projects in British Columbia valued at $65 billion, says MABC MABC’s 2025 Economic Impact Study assesses the potential economic impact of 18 proposed critical mineral mines, six precious metal mines, and three steelmaking coal mines.
May 1, 2025 Pentagon’s AI metals program goes private in bid to boost Western supply deals Open Price Exploration for National Security AI metals program is an attempt to counter China's sweeping control of the critical minerals sector.
China to rein in copper, alumina capacity expansion under next five-year plan The country's economic planner will tighten oversight of copper and alumina projects from 2026 to 2030 to curb irrational investment. December 26, 2025 | 04:10 am
