March 3, 2025

Canada to extend mineral exploration tax credit for two more years

The tax credit was set to expire on March 31.

February 24, 2025

Up to 90% of LME aluminum inventories controlled by one party, data shows

Benchmark LME three month aluminum prices touched its highest in nearly nine months on Friday.

February 21, 2025

Ivanhoe nets $193M profit but floods, quick expansion cloud outlook

The disruption at Kipushi not only pushed C1 costs higher but also underlines the vulnerability of operations.

February 17, 2025

BHP’s profit slump prompts dividend cut as China falters

BHP cut its interim dividend to the lowest payout for the period since 2017.

February 5, 2025

Financial industry groups raise concern on LME’s OTC trade plans

The LME wants its members to transact OTC trades of up to 10 lots, equivalent to 250 tonnes of copper, on its Select trading system.

February 4, 2025

Column: Aluminum is base metals analysts’ bull pick for 2025

Analysts participating in the Reuters January base metals poll also see higher average cash prices for zinc, copper and tin this year relative to 2024.

February 3, 2025

Cerrado Gold to acquire Ascendant Resources

The deal gives Cerrado an 80% interest in the Lagoa Salgada project in Portugal.

February 1, 2025

India scraps custom duties on waste and scrap of dozen critical minerals

India scrapped customs duty on waste and scrap of antimony, cobalt, tungsten and copper scrap, among others.

January 30, 2025

Glencore reports lower metals production in 2024

The company produced 951,600 tonnes of copper in 2024, down 6% from 1.01 million tonnes in 2023.

January 28, 2025

Hindustan Zinc sees strong 2025 growth on higher volumes, CEO says

A number of projects are being done to increase the efficiency and productivity of smelting operations in mines, the company says.