Chinese zinc smelter breaks contract with Teck’s Alaska mine amid tariffs Teck supplies zinc concentrate from Red Dog, one of the world's largest zinc mines, to global clients, including in Asia. Reuters | December 11, 2025 | 10:34 am
Antofagasta chief Arriagada reclaims role as ICMM chair Ivan Arriagada previously served this role between 2022 and 2024. Staff Writer | December 11, 2025 | 10:11 am
Congo to let cobalt miners keep 2025 quotas after exports delay The new quota system has confused miners, who were expecting to begin shipping their stockpiles in mid-October. Bloomberg News | December 11, 2025 | 9:37 am
Copper price shoots to new record on US economic outlook The US Federal Reserve now projects the world's largest economy to grow 2.3% next year, up from 1.8% previously. Staff Writer | December 11, 2025 | 9:27 am
Deep-sea mining trial sharply reduced seabed animal count, diversity — study With baseline data tracking 3,000 tonnes of polymetallic nodules at a depth of 4,280 metres, the study represents the largest ever conducted. Staff Writer | December 11, 2025 | 8:48 am
Rare earth trade talks top mining trends: Wood Mac The 2025 recap shows rare earths moving to the centre of global energy security as China’s dominance in refining and magnet materials gives it growing geopolitical leverage. Colin McClelland | December 11, 2025 | 8:26 am
Chile’s weekend runoff puts Codelco future at stake Chile’s polarizing presidential runoff will determine how the country restores its struggling mining engine and tackles security. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 11, 2025 | 8:14 am
Chile raises mining investment forecast through 2034 to $105 billion The increase represents the highest investment forecast since the 2016-2025 period. Reuters | December 11, 2025 | 7:35 am
Pan Pacific Copper secures rollover on smelting fees for 2026 PPC and Lundin last month agreed to roll over commercial terms, with smelting fees effectively remaining flat. Bloomberg News | December 11, 2025 | 7:31 am