July 6, 2025

Column: Metals smelting is the West’s next critical minerals crisis

China's rapid expansion of processing capacity is crushing margins across the metallic spectrum.

July 2, 2025

Mineral smuggling from Congo to Rwanda at ‘unprecedented levels’, UN says

UN experts document how Rwanda has already expanded its economic interests in Congo through the M23 occupation.

July 2, 2025

Column: Copper’s tariff high fails to lift other LME metals

Doctor Copper hasn't been quite the same since President Trump announced an investigation into US imports.

June 11, 2025

“Good Samaritan” program may deliver where mine cleanup has stalled

There are over 500,000 abandoned mine features in the US, including exploratory shafts, tunnels, and waste piles.

June 4, 2025

Tin price hits week high on concerns about slow restart of Myanmar supply

Myanmar is the world's third-largest tin producer.

June 4, 2025

Abu Dhabi’s IRH buys controlling stake in Alphamin

International Resources Holding is buying a 56% stake in Alphamin to gain access to one of the world’s biggest tin mines.

June 3, 2025

Copper price ends mixed as traders mull China and US data

The drop in China’s factory gauge came as a surprise to analysts.

May 25, 2025

Congo eyes US minerals deal by end of June, FT reports

Kinshasa views the plundering of its mineral wealth as a key driver of the conflict between its forces and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Congo.

May 20, 2025

US-led peace talks could boost Rwandan processing of Congo minerals

Congo, the UN, the US have accused Rwanda of exploiting Congolese minerals.

May 14, 2025

US establishes new tin supply chain in deal with Rwanda’s Trinity Metals

The move comes as Rwanda seeks to diversify its mineral exports and strengthen trade relations with the US.