China opens first offshore gold vault in Hong Kong The Shanghai Gold Exchange's first expansion outside mainland China includes two new contracts and a bullion vault in Hong Kong. Bloomberg News | June 26, 2025 | 8:24 am
South Africa to put in place online mining rights portal in July The registry will only cover the Western Cape at first. Bloomberg News | June 26, 2025 | 7:42 am
Russia captures village in eastern Ukraine near lithium deposit Soviet geologists who discovered the lithium deposit there in 1982 suggested it could be significant. Reuters | June 26, 2025 | 7:33 am
Mali to restart production at Barrick’s Loulo‑Gounkoto gold mine Mali will resume operations at the complex under court-appointed oversight. Staff Writer | June 26, 2025 | 7:08 am
Zambia court adjoins ZCCM to Sampa’s challenge on Mopani sale A new owner for Mopani is expected to invest in raising copper output to about 200,000 tons per year by 2027. Staff Writer | June 26, 2025 | 6:43 am
Column: LME’s new position rules reflect a changed metals landscape Traders have been scaling up bets even as LME warehouse inventory has been depleting. Reuters | June 26, 2025 | 6:33 am
Greenland miner eyes US, EU deals after Trump boosted interest Amaroq is in talks with a number of lenders about state loans, offtake agreements and direct investments. Bloomberg News | June 26, 2025 | 6:31 am
Australia sues China-linked rare earth investors Australia has sought to build a domestic rare earths supply chain. Reuters | June 26, 2025 | 6:25 am
BHP faces UK contempt charge for funding case over Brazil dam collapse BHP denies liability and says the case duplicates legal proceedings and repair programs in Brazil. Reuters | June 26, 2025 | 6:20 am