Canada threatens Stellantis with legal action over plan to shift output to US Stellantis announced a $13 billion investment in the US, a move it said would bring five new models to the market. Reuters | October 16, 2025 | 1:26 am
Column: China can only fire the big gun of refined metals restrictions once The ultimate risk for China is that in cutting off Western buyers from refined metals it would risk eventually destroying its own industry. Reuters | October 15, 2025 | 3:42 pm
Explosive attacks hit bridges in Ecuador days after illegal mining crackdown The explosions follow a major military and airforce operation on Monday that destroyed several illegal mine entrances. Reuters | October 15, 2025 | 3:19 pm
US critical minerals funding advisory firm expands into Canada Clark Street Associates aims to unlock new government funding. Staff Writer | October 15, 2025 | 1:46 pm
Top 50 mining companies surge to new record near $2 trillion valuation The value of the world’s 50 biggest miners surged by more than $450B in a single quarter after a broad-based rally sparked by rampant gold and copper prices. Frik Els | October 15, 2025 | 12:48 pm
Copper price rebounds as traders see $12,000 within reach after rally Metals prices have been buffeted by swings in sentiment since Friday, when President Donald Trump floated fresh trade penalties against China. Bloomberg News | October 15, 2025 | 11:37 am
Chinese copper smelters plan exports after surge in LME prices Two major smelters are arranging as much as 25,000 tons of spot shipments to bonded warehouses and Asian depots monitored by the LME. Bloomberg News | October 15, 2025 | 11:15 am
Aya Gold rises on record quarterly production The company produced 1.3 million oz. of silver, representing a 29% increase over the previous quarter. Staff Writer | October 15, 2025 | 11:05 am
Japan, Spain and South Korea warn over unsustainable copper processing fees Copper smelters worldwide are grappling with falling processing fees and shrinking margins amid tight concentrate supply. Reuters | October 15, 2025 | 10:33 am