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.
May 1, 2025 Ivanhoe Mines shares rise on strong Q1 results The Kamoa-Kakula complex produced a near record 133,120 tonnes of copper in the first quarter.
May 1, 2025 Copper prices rebound after sharp drop as US signals trade progress The rebound came after US President Trump said there was a “very good chance” of reaching an agreement with China.
May 1, 2025 Rio Tinto weighs up rare earths market The board has discussed rare earths in light of recent market conditions and continues to weigh the impact of tariffs.
April 30, 2025 Copper price slumps on selloff ahead of Chinese holiday Copper prices fell sharply as traders rushed to close positions ahead of China’s five-day Labour Day.
April 30, 2025 Glencore stock plummets after copper production drops 30% Glencore stock trading in the US down nearly 10% despite maintaining copper guidance and saying volatile commodities trade "presents opportunities".
April 30, 2025 Global copper surplus to more than double in 2025 – ICSG The International Copper Study Group forecasts global copper surplus to reach 289,000 tonnes in 2025.
April 30, 2025 London Metal Exchange scraps OTC trade plan, to hike fees instead The new proposals are designed to modernise the 148-year-old exchange.
April 30, 2025 Record gold prices help keep China’s copper smelters going despite losses Surging prices for gold and other byproducts are keeping China's copper smelters afloat.
April 30, 2025 Zijin Mining eyes gold unit spin-off with Hong Kong listing Zijin Mining plans to list overseas gold assets in Hong Kong under a new subsidiary, Zijin Gold International.
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