January 2, 2026

Ivanhoe Mines begins copper anode production at new Congo smelter

The facility, with a steady-state capacity of 500,000 tonnes per annum, would be the largest in Africa once ramped up.

January 2, 2026

Zijin Mining plans gold output push after record profit

China’s largest mining company is planning double-digit growth for its gold and copper production in 2026

January 2, 2026

Miners go on strike at Capstone Copper’s Mantoverde mine in Chile after talks fail

Output is expected to run at up to 30% of normal levels during the stoppage, it said.

January 2, 2026

Chinese mining companies in Zambia start paying taxes in yuan

Africa is emerging as a key arena in Beijing’s efforts to internationalize the yuan.

December 31, 2025

RERATED: Top 50 mining companies soar past $2 trillion valuation

The world’s 50 biggest mining stocks add nearly $900 billion in value after a bombshell 2025 as gold, silver and copper prices surge.

December 31, 2025

Copper price records biggest annual gain since 2009 on supply bets

The red metal has notched a series of all-time highs in an end-of-year surge, rallying 42% on the London Metal Exchange this year.

December 31, 2025

Codelco secures $600 million in climate financing from HSBC

The funding completes its goals after having received $532 million in financing from Credit Agricole CIB in 2024.

December 30, 2025

Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm

Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009.

December 30, 2025

Mercuria signs copper concentrate offtake agreement with Bulgarian miner

The agreement is for 100% of copper concentrate produced at the Ellatzite mine in 2026.

December 30, 2025

Top stories of 2025 on MINING.COM

Critical minerals and gold were the two big themes shaping the mining industry in 2025.