Metals veteran sees $12,000 copper price this year Kenny Ives, chief commercial officer at Chinese producer CMOC and CEO of its trading arm IXM, is one of the metals industry’s best-known traders. Bloomberg News | October 14, 2025 | 10:27 am
First Quantum hits back at ESG report on “blocked” La Granja In September 2023, La Granja began a new phase, emphasizing advanced exploration and detailed technical and socio-environmental studies. MINING.COM Editor | October 14, 2025 | 10:14 am
EU’s Ukraine funding plan could further boost central bank gold buying, analysts say The Commission's plan would allow EU governments to use up to 185 billion euros ($214 billion) of Russian sovereign assets. Reuters | October 14, 2025 | 10:01 am
Fitch’s BMI lifts 2025 copper price forecast on resilient demand, supply disruptions The Fitch Solutions unit has raised its 2025 average copper price forecast to $9,650 per tonne, up from $9,500 previously. Staff Writer | October 14, 2025 | 9:38 am
China’s rare earth curbs put Europe’s auto industry at risk, Italian lobby says Reserves of rare earth metals are now depleted, ANFIA chairman Roberto Vavassori says. Reuters | October 14, 2025 | 8:34 am
Nova Minerals skyrockets on Australia-US summit briefing request Earlier this month, the company was awarded $43.4 million by the US Department of War in support of its proposed antimony operations. Staff Writer | October 14, 2025 | 8:16 am
Dryden Gold assays reveal wide mineralization at Sherridon project in Ontario That intercept, from 40 metres depth, included 19 metres grading 1.28 grams gold. Blair McBride | October 14, 2025 | 8:09 am
Loncor agrees on $261M sale to China’s Chengtun Chengtun’s C$1.38 per share offer represents a 16% premium over Friday’s closing price on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Frédéric Tomesco | October 14, 2025 | 8:00 am
EU seeks US alliance to counter China rare earth crackdown G7 finance ministers were likely to discuss options on Wednesday, says European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic. Reuters | October 14, 2025 | 7:29 am