June 23, 2025 First Quantum reports fatality from accident at Zambia mine An employee working at the company's Trident project in Zambia has passed away following an incident involving a dump truck.
June 23, 2025 Cobalt price surges after Congo extends ban Estimated 100,000 tonnes of EV battery material taken off the market over 7-month period.
June 22, 2025 Column: Copper smelters are facing both market and pricing crises Copper smelters are now so desperate to find raw material they are paying miners for converting their concentrates into refined metal.
June 20, 2025 LME imposes new restrictions on holders of large positions The action was taken to head off the development of a potential "corner" on the market or an "undesirable situation", it said.
June 20, 2025 Trafigura backs Euro Sun’s Rovina Valley with $200M financing deal The financing will provide capital for feasibility work, permitting and pre-development work at the project.
June 20, 2025 Freeport CEO says tariffs threaten to hinder US copper mining The threat of US levies on copper imports has been a boon for Freeport-McMoRan.
June 20, 2025 Collapse at coltan mine in eastern Congo kills 12 The cause of the tragedy at the artisanal operation remains unknown.
June 20, 2025 Glencore urges Australia’s support to save Mount Isa smelter Glencore says its Queensland-based Mount Isa copper smelter is unviable unless the government provides funding.
June 19, 2025 First Quantum takes small steps in long road to Panama mine restart The Canadian company has begun preparations to ship out 120,000 metric tons of semi-processed copper.
June 19, 2025 Rio Tinto agrees on $139M settlement to end Mongolian copper mine lawsuit The lawsuit, led by US hedge fund Pentwater Capital, alleged that the Australian miner had failed to accurately disclose the status of the underground expansion.
Silver price: Here’s what to watch for after wild ride past $80 Surging investor interest in China has been a key driver of silver prices in recent days. December 30, 2025 | 08:59 am
