July 25, 2025

Trafigura’s buyback headache grows amid fresh wave of exits

Trafigura has deferred about 30% of the buybacks that were scheduled for this year, Bloomberg sources say.

July 25, 2025

US targets mine waste to boost local critical minerals supply

The Interior Department will simplify federal rules for recovering minerals like rare earths, lithium, and cobalt from mine waste.

July 24, 2025

Indonesia discussing strategic management of critical minerals trade

Indonesia is one of only a only a handful of countries to strike a deal with Washington to lower US tariffs.

July 24, 2025

Anglo American’s copper, diamond production falls in first half

Anglo American on Thursday reported a 13% fall in copper production in the first half of the year.

July 22, 2025

Vale’s iron ore output up 4% with record Q2 at key mine

The company expects to produce between 325 million and 335 million tons of iron ore this year.

July 22, 2025

Russian oligarch Potanin’s ex-wife asks UK court to clear claim to Nornickel shares

Norilsk Nickel is the world's largest palladium producer.

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

BHP exits $942 million Tanzania nickel project, partner Lifezone says

The company will acquire BHP's 17% equity interest in Kabanga Nickel Limited.

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.