September 17, 2025 Ivanhoe in ongoing talks with sovereign funds after Qatar investment, Friedland says Friedland said Qatar's investment opens doors, especially in predominantly Islamic countries where he believes there are large, untapped mineral deposits.
September 17, 2025 Friedland sells 4% of Ivanhoe to Qatar for $500M Ivanhoe plans to issue 57.5 million common shares to the Qatar Investment Authority.
September 17, 2025 Ecuador’s President casts doubt on Dundee’s Loma Larga President Daniel Noboa has tasked Azuay authorities with project approval, as province seeks to revoke Loma Larga's environmental permit.
September 17, 2025 BHP, Lundin Mining bet $400M on Argentina copper hub Their 50:50 JV, Vicuña, plans to seek approvals and begin production at a multibillion-dollar copper project in 2030.
September 16, 2025 Orion Minerals signs deal with Glencore unit for up to $250M funding Funding is for its Prieska copper-zinc project in South Africa.
September 16, 2025 Barrick focused on internal growth after shedding gold assets While Barrick said the company is open to taking positions in junior companies, CEO Mark Bristow said it is not planning any major deals.
September 16, 2025 Vedanta to keep coal as base energy source amid clean energy push Coal accounts for nearly 70% of Vedanta's energy mix, its CEO said.
September 16, 2025 Highland Copper gets US EXIM interest for potential $250M financing The potential funding would cover a substantial share of the project’s estimated $400M capital cost.
September 16, 2025 US in talks to set up $5 billion fund for critical mineral deals The Trump administration has made it a priority to shore up access to critical minerals such as copper, cobalt and rare earths.
September 16, 2025 Anglo, Codelco seal pact to unlock $5B in Chilean copper Deal combines Anglo’s Los Bronces and Codelco’s Andina mines, creating a new copper mining district in central Chile.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
