December 7, 2025

Opinion: Awakening the Argentine giant

A lack of copper mining in Argentina has nothing to do with geology and all to do with politics.

December 5, 2025

Peru’s informal diggers get permit extension through next year

Temporary permits are meant to allow small-scale diggers to continue working while they formalize their operations.

December 5, 2025

US vows over $1 billion for Congo critical minerals supply chain

Under the US-Congo strategic partnership, Congo has committed to shipping more of its minerals west toward the Atlantic Ocean over Angola’s Lobito railway corridor.

December 5, 2025

Mercuria JV to market half a million tons of Congo’s copper

Switzerland’s Mercuria will provide operational support, including logistics, financing, market access, and expertise.

December 5, 2025

Copper price extends record run as Citi makes bullish call

Futures on the London Metal Exchange rose as much as 2.2% to $11,705 a ton.

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.