April 21, 2025 UK flags possible security review as deep-sea mining licences go up for sale: FT The licences are held by UKSR, which was acquired in 2023 by Norway's Loke Marine Minerals from US defense contractor Lockheed Martin.
April 21, 2025 Surging gold stocks lift mining’s top 50 companies above tariff chaos World’s 50 most valuable miners are now worth $1.4 trillion, up $80 billion from end-2024 boosted by gold stocks after copper, lithium producers sold off again.
April 21, 2025 Politicians aiming to win over mining sector ahead of Australian election Both sides of Australian politics are aiming to win over the mining sector ahead of the country’s federal election on May 3.
April 21, 2025 Nornickel maintains 2025 nickel production forecast The company said it produced 42,000 tons of nickel in the first quarter of 2025, a 1.1% drop from the same period of last year.
April 17, 2025 Ontario promises to cut red tape for critical mining projects The measure if passed by the Provincial Legislative Assembly, will aim to have a 50% reduction in the time taken for government review for mining projects.
April 17, 2025 Indonesian nickel smelter group asks for royalty hike delay until prices rise Later this month, Indonesia will start imposing higher royalty fees of 14% to 19% on nickel ore output.
April 17, 2025 Turkish nickel bull plans $2 billion M&A spree to rival China After making his fortune in chrome and shipping, billionaire Robert Yuksel Yildirim is on a hunt for nickel mines.
April 16, 2025 Indonesia hikes mining royalties to fund Prabowo policies According to a government document, a flat levy of 10% on nickel ore production will be replaced with taxes varying from 14% to 19%.
April 15, 2025 Trump orders tariff probe on all US critical mineral imports China has placed some rare earth elements under export restrictions in retaliation to Trump's steep tariffs on Chinese goods.
April 15, 2025 Vale’s iron ore output falls in first quarter hurt by Brazil rains Vale reaffirmed its forecast to produce between 325 million tons and 335 million tons of iron ore in 2025.
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
