EU urged to boost critical minerals push amid China curbs
Energy security group calls for a permanent investment network to reduce dependence on Beijing and speed up green transition.
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Glencore’s copper output falls again, down 40% since 2018
While global miners lift copper output, Glencore’s production is expected to fall again to 850,000–875,000 tonnes.
Rinehart doubles stake in Arafura Rare Earths
Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting has raised its stake in Arafura to nearly 15.7%.
Southern Copper says Tia Maria project in Peru is 23% complete
The project is expected to produce 120,000 metric tonnes of copper cathodes per year.
First Quantum Minerals copper output up 15% on Kansanshi expansion
First Quantum narrowed its 2025 copper production guidance to 390,000–410,000 tonnes.
Australian financiers launch investment firm to tap strategic metals boom
The firm could provide up to $500 million per project for multiple projects in strategic metals worldwide.
New Zealand’s New Talisman signs six-month gold offtake deal
No financial details were disclosed in the statement.
Lynas invests in new Malaysian heavy rare earth facility to meet rising demand
The new facility will have the capacity to separate up to 5,000 tonnes per annum of heavy rare earth feedstock, it said.
Colombia to buy gold from small miners to curb illegal trade
Government agencies including the tax and mining authorities will coordinate the effort starting in November.
