Rio Tinto urges shareholders to reject Palliser’s bid to review dual listing The activist investor pushes for Rio Tinto to drop its London listing and unify under an Australian-domiciled structure. Staff Writer | March 19, 2025 | 7:57 am
Gold price steadies near record as traders weigh Fed’s next moves Bullion hovered near $3,030 an ounce, about $15 below an all-time-high set earlier. Bloomberg News | March 19, 2025 | 7:51 am
Copper price nears record as market braces for tariffs Between 100,000 and 150,000 metric tons of refined copper is expected to arrive in the US in the coming weeks. Bloomberg News | March 19, 2025 | 7:30 am
European bismuth prices rocket to record highs on China export curbs China announced plans to impose export controls on bismuth, in response to Trump's import tariffs. Reuters | March 19, 2025 | 7:16 am
Congo plans cobalt export quotas, partnership with Indonesia to tackle glut The quotas will be enforced in two parts, one focusing on exports and the other on local mineral transformation. Reuters | March 19, 2025 | 7:07 am
Summit Nanotech receives $25.5 million in funding for lithium extraction tech Privately-held Summit Nanotech is developing DLE projects in South America and has BHP as an investor. Reuters | March 18, 2025 | 4:15 pm
Mineral Resources pauses haulage at Onslow Iron after road train mishap Haulage is continuing through contractor vehicles using alternative routes. Reuters | March 18, 2025 | 3:07 pm
Saudi Arabia awards mining exploration licenses to local, international firms The exploration licenses cover the kingdom's first mineralized belts located at Jabal Sayid in Madinah and Al Hajar in Aseer. Reuters | March 18, 2025 | 3:05 pm
ArcelorMittal, South Africa near funding deal to save mills The government plans initial support of about 500 million rand specifically to pay steelworkers over a period of six to eight months. Bloomberg News | March 18, 2025 | 2:22 pm