April 3, 2025

Trump envoy says US-Congo mining and security deal moving ahead

Congo President Felix Tshisekedi is hoping US interest in Congo’s minerals will encourage the country to back his government.

April 3, 2025

Trump’s tariffs shake markets, threaten metals trade

The tariffs include a universal 10% levy on imports and targeted measures on 60 countries, marking a major shift in trade policy.

April 3, 2025

Maverick Metals secures $19M seed funding for copper extraction tech

The funding will support the commercialization of LithX, a novel lixiviant chemistry designed to improve the recovery of copper at reduced costs.

April 3, 2025

Copper price plummets amid fears of Trump tariffs hurting demand

Most major copper producers also saw significant losses in the stock market.

April 3, 2025

Alpayana boosts hostile bid for Sierra Metals by 31%

The new bid values Sierra Metals at C$235 million.

April 3, 2025

Argentina’s economic rock star Milei attracts mining

So far, 11 companies have applied under Milei's Regime for Large Investments.

April 2, 2025

Capital signs civil works, tailings contract with Reko Diq

The contract will run through December 2028 and is expected to generate over $60 million in annual revenue.

April 2, 2025

BHP considered separation of iron ore, coal: Reuters

BHP is currently the third-largest producer of iron ore and a major producer of met coal.

April 2, 2025

An American mine still has millions of tons of copper, if companies can get to it

Freeport is trying to develop technology that can burrow within those gigantic waste piles at Morenci and extract low-grade copper that miners previously saw as too expensive.

April 2, 2025

Column: Copper market grows wary of what follows its US tariff rush

The race is on to get as much physical copper as possible through US customs before tariffs kick in.