October 4, 2024 Iron-rich volcanoes may hold vast rare earth reserves, study finds Rare earth element concentrations could be nearly 200 times higher than those found in silicate-rich melts.
October 3, 2024 China files appeal to WTO on Canada’s tariffs on EVs, metal products Canada began imposing on Tuesday a 100% levy on EVs shipped from China, having also announced in late August a 25% tariff on Chinese steel and aluminum products.
October 3, 2024 Chinese delegates jolt LME week with their newfound optimism For the last couple of years, the biggest consumer and producer has been a buzzkill for metals bulls.
October 3, 2024 Column: Exuberant iron ore, subdued copper show different sides of China stimulus China's significant stimulus measures have kicked the prices of key metals higher.
October 3, 2024 Anglo American not a sitting duck after breakup, CEO says The mining giant is restructuring its business to mainly focus on energy transition metal copper.
October 2, 2024 Vale backs Brazil critical minerals fund in nod to government The fund is backed by Vale and Brazil’s development bank BNDES.
October 2, 2024 New Vale CEO set to earn up to $11 million annually About 80% of Gustavo Pimenta’s compensation is tied to achieving specific targets.
October 2, 2024 Fortescue chairman urges shift to “real zero” emissions by 2040 Fortescue Chairman calls for the world to abandon the "fantasy" of net zero by 2050 and aim for "real zero" by 2040.
October 2, 2024 Uganda sets up state-owned firm to take stakes in mining operations All mining activities in the east African country have previously been done by private firms after obtaining exploration and mining licenses.
October 1, 2024 Canada to hit Chinese steel and aluminum with tariffs on Oct. 22 Country published a list of dozens of Chinese steel and aluminum products on which it will place a 25% tariff, starting in three weeks.
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
