December 5, 2025

EU’s rare earths push is 10 years late, Boliden CEO says

Europe's lack of self-sufficiency in critical raw materials is a vulnerability that needs to be addressed, Boliden CEO Mikael Staffas said.

December 5, 2025

Adani, Hindalco seek Peru copper assets as demand surges

India, the world's fastest-growing major economy, has urged its mining companies to invest overseas.

December 4, 2025

US minerals projects seek ‘industrial vision’ from Washington to compete with China

Executives from Perpetua Resources, American Rare Earths and Westwin Elements said the US government should release a comprehensive minerals plan.

December 4, 2025

Mercuria withdraws huge volume of copper from LME as prices soar

The trading house is positioning itself for a global supply crunch fueled by possible US tariffs.

December 4, 2025

US plans more stakes in minerals companies, Trump official says

Executive director of the National Energy Dominance Council says the move is necessary to counter China’s dominance in raw materials.

December 4, 2025

Anglo Asian completes first copper concentrate sale to Trafigura

Anglo Asian last month made its first sale to Trafigura -- totalling 2,055 wet tonnes of copper concentrate containing 351 tonnes of metal.

December 4, 2025

Copper price won’t stay above $11,000 for long, says Goldman

The “critically low” inventories outside America could be avoided, the bank said.

December 4, 2025

Rio Tinto’s Nuton tech makes first-ever copper cathode at Gunnison mine

The milestone comes three months after Gunnison produced its first copper cathode at JCM.

December 4, 2025

Aurubis seeks curbs to keep metal recycling materials in EU

The company advocated for export restrictions and customs duties on an EU level to ensure that recycling materials remained in Europe.

December 4, 2025

Rio Tinto targets $10B assets selloff as Trott resets the miner

Rio Tinto’s new CEO pushes a sweeping overhaul aimed at tightening costs, simplifying business structures and boosting long-term growth.