May 6, 2025

Saudi Arabia and US to sign mining deal

The deal, which will focus on collaboration in mining and mineral resources, is expected to be signed with the US Department of Energy.

May 6, 2025

Zambia regulator approves $270 million Congo transmission link

The high-voltage transmission line will link Zambia's copper rich North-Western province to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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.