January 16, 2025

Rio Tinto, Glencore discussed mining’s biggest-ever potential merger

Combining the two businesses would potentially create a behemoth to leapfrog longstanding industry leader BHP Group.

January 16, 2025

Zambia says Saudi’s Manara interested in its copper assets

Manara is reportedly closing in on a deal to buy a minority stake in First Quantum Minerals' assets in Zambia.

January 16, 2025

Zijin to buy 25% stake in Chinese lithium miner for $1.87 billion

The deal would grant Zijin controlling rights in Zangge Mining, which operates in the mineral-rich western region of Qinghai.

January 16, 2025

Antofagasta misses 2024 copper target, keeps 2025 guidance

Antofagasta — which operates four copper mines in Chile — maintained its 2025 guidance at 660,000 to 700,000 tonnes.

January 15, 2025

US Strategic Metals, AlphaSierra One partner to bolster domestic critical minerals supply chain

The companies said they will leverage their complementary expertise to advance efficient extraction, processing, and distribution of critical minerals within the US.

January 15, 2025

Column: Copper’s early-year rally leaves investors unimpressed

Doctor Copper has started 2025 with a spring in his step after a year when the early bull party was followed by a prolonged hangover.

January 15, 2025

Canada wants G-7 talks on metals pricing to counter China’s sway

Canada has been thinking about supporting investment through measures such as pricing floors to address alleged market manipulation.

January 15, 2025

China State Grid plans record $89 billion spend amid green surge

The grid operator for roughly 80% of the nation.

January 15, 2025

Value of 50 biggest mining companies drops by $126 billion

The world’s biggest miners are now worth $1.35 trillion after losing a combined $126 billion over the course of 2024 as the copper rally faded and gold stocks once again…

January 15, 2025

Peru copper output falls nearly 5% in November on Antamina slide

Copper production is expected to hold steady in 2024 and 2025 at around 2.8 million tons, industry experts say.