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.

April 29, 2025

Codelco chairman says April copper output up, sees strong US and China demand

Codelco previously said uncertainty around tariffs had prompted more copper shipments to the United States.

April 29, 2025

McEwen weighs Argentina share listing as part of copper unit IPO

McEwen Copper is planning an IPO in New York or Toronto to help fund construction of its Los Azules project in San Juan province.

April 29, 2025

What Mark Carney’s victory means for the mining industry

Carney's win marks a pivotal shift for the mining sector, especially in critical minerals vital for the global energy transition.