July 22, 2025

Copper price hits new record as tariff deadline looms

The most active September contracts on the CME soared as much as 1.6% to $5.72 per lb., a new all-time high.

July 22, 2025

Abuse claims on the rise at mines in Eastern Europe, Central Asia — study

According to the BHRRC, the number of documented cases in 2024 was nearly three times higher than the 92 recorded the year prior.

July 22, 2025

Copper-laden ships race to reach US ahead of Trump’s 50% tariffs

The shipments represent the final scramble by merchants to cash in on a lucrative arbitrage trade that has upended the global copper market.

July 22, 2025

Taseko’s Florence copper project 90% complete

The project remains on track to produce first copper cathode by the end of 2025.

July 22, 2025

Mali judge rejects Barrick appeal to free detained employees

Court ruling deepens the high-stakes standoff between Barrick and Mali's military-led government.

July 22, 2025

TIMELINE: Barrick’s dispute with Mali’s junta

Barrick and Mali’s government remain locked in a standoff over taxes, gold exports, and mine ownership.

July 21, 2025

US rare earth stock cracks top 50 mining companies for the first time

Non-Chinese rare earth producers have been conspicuously absent from mining’s top tier, now worth a collective $1.5 trillion, up $200 billion year to date. 

July 21, 2025

New World backing Kinterra takeover as CAML drops out

The board has unanimously recommended shareholders to accept Kinterra's offer of A$0.066 per share.

July 21, 2025

Seabed regulators will scrutinize mining firms seeking US licenses

The US plans to issue the world’s first seabed mining license in international waters under a little-used 1980 federal law.

July 21, 2025

Trump’s critical minerals obsession reignites deep-sea mining

Still, the Trump-triggered seabed mining boom faces significant hurdles.