September 18, 2025

China cuts subsidy for state firms buying Russian copper, nickel

The withdrawal of the subsidy is unlikely to substantially impact Russia’s massive metal flows, analyst says.

September 18, 2025

Column: Commodities could be on the verge of a new super cycle

Today, there are structural factors on both the supply and demand sides of the commodities equation that could catalyze the next boom.

September 18, 2025

Cobalt’s EV battery comeback as prices nearly double

The size of the electric vehicle battery cobalt market in August jumped to the highest since December 2022.

September 18, 2025

Pakistan approves $390M plan to build rail tracks from Balochistan mines

The railway tracks would be used to transport large volumes of export material from mines.

September 18, 2025

Atico secures $157.9M investment protection for Ecuador project

Atico said the agreement would provide the added benefit of legal and tax stability throughout the life of mine.

September 18, 2025

Ivanhoe begins Stage 2 mine dewatering, copper guidance to follow

In the near term, Ivanhoe expects the ramp-up of underground mining activities to return the production rate to over 550,000 tonnes per annum.

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.