Mercuria, Zambia to ship first copper under new partnership Zambia’s partnership with Mercuria is part of a broader continental drive to derive more benefits from its mineral wealth. Bloomberg News | July 11, 2025 | 7:41 am
China rejects EU condemnation over rare earth controls China urged the European Parliament to stop politicizing trade and economic issues. Reuters | July 11, 2025 | 7:35 am
Russian court approves seizure of owner’s stake in gold producer Uzhuralzoloto Prosecutors accused businessman Konstantin Strukov and several others of obtaining property "through corruption." Reuters | July 11, 2025 | 7:33 am
First Quantum says Prospect investment key to Zambia copper expansion In April, First Quantum became the largest shareholder in the Australia-listed exploration company. Reuters | July 11, 2025 | 7:31 am
Barrick hit again as Mali helicopters take off with $117M in gold Gold seizure comes only days after Mali's junta leader signed a law allowing himself to stay in power indefinitely. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 11, 2025 | 4:09 am
Trump’s copper tariffs set to include products for power grids, data centers Plans involve including semi-finished products, according to Bloomberg sources. Bloomberg News | July 10, 2025 | 5:13 pm
Trump’s 50% copper tariff risks squeezing American metal buyers Once tariffs are introduced, US consumers would draw from stockpiles built up ahead of time, impacting demand. Bloomberg News | July 10, 2025 | 3:04 pm
Mali helicopters land at Barrick mine, leave with $117 million of gold The gold seized was in addition to three metric tons of gold the Malian government took in January. Bloomberg News | July 10, 2025 | 2:55 pm
Hudbay Minerals suspends Snow Lake operations due to wildfire Company said it remains on track to meet its full-year forecast for Manitoba. Reuters | July 10, 2025 | 2:49 pm