Iron ore price rises on Australia supply disruption fears, portside stocks decline
Fire at one of Australia's two oil refineries and drawdown on previously banned BHP product Jimblebar Fines impacted the market.
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Vale books best first-quarter iron ore sales in eight years
Company posted an output of 69.68 million metric tons for the January-March quarter.
Aluminum in crisis: War, tariffs and a market running on empty
The global market is looking at a supply deficit of up to 4 million metric tons this year, according to Wood Mackenzie.
US imposes sanctions on Nicaraguan officials linked to gold sector
Treasury Secretary said the Nicaraguan government had sought to fill its own coffers by "confiscating American investments."
British Columbia exploration spending sets record on copper appetite
Exploration and evaluation expenditures in the province hit C$751 million ($548 million) in 2025, a 36% increase from 2024.
Trump administration working on critical minerals trade pact with ‘select group,’ Greer says
The partners would form a market for trading in critical minerals and include a price floor to prevent dumping by China, says the US Trade Representative.
Codelco, Anglo pursue twin environmental approvals for shared Chile copper pit
The model could serve as a blueprint for other major miners seeking to share infrastructure and operations to raise output.
US Senate narrowly overturns Minnesota mining ban, sending bill to Trump
The move is a major boost to Antofagasta's Twin Metals copper, cobalt and nickel project.
Bessent urges World Bank to shift funding towards critical minerals
"We expect to see all parts of the Bank move quickly to support the policies, projects and associated infrastructure," Treasury Secretary said.