Gold price rally drives global surge in illegal mining Artisanal and small-scale gold mining has likely risen to about 30% of global supply, the World Gold Council estimates. Bloomberg News | December 10, 2025 | 7:31 am
Indonesia to levy gold export duties from December 23 Minted bars will face the lowest duties, while the highest duties are set for dore, or semi-pure ingots. Reuters | December 10, 2025 | 7:27 am
Kazakhmys says it will have new controlling shareholder Company ranks 20th in the world in terms of copper concentrate production. Reuters | December 10, 2025 | 7:21 am
Australia’s mining competitiveness at risk from excessive regulation, says Rinehart She pointed to a 2024 report by the Minerals Council of Australia that estimated 80% of potential mining projects are abandoned. Reuters | December 10, 2025 | 7:17 am
Chinese gold miner to buy 50% of St Barbara unit for $245M The subsidiary would hold an 80% stake in the Simberi gold project in Papua New Guinea. Reuters | December 10, 2025 | 7:10 am
Another Chinese rare earth producer gets streamlined licence for magnet exports Ningbo Jintian Copper said on Wednesday it had secured streamlined licences for magnet product exports. Reuters | December 10, 2025 | 7:05 am
US lawmaker questions Ivanhoe Atlantic’s China ties Moolenaar challenges US support for Ivanhoe Atlantic as he warns of Chinese influence over critical mineral routes. Staff Writer | December 10, 2025 | 4:03 am
Infographic: BRICs vs the West – the gold divide As geopolitics shift, BRICS nations are rapidly boosting gold holdings and moving away from US-dollar reserves. Anthony Vaccaro, with files from Ali Ravaghi | Creative design: James Alafriz | December 10, 2025 | 3:30 am
GE Vernova working with US government to boost stocks of yttrium The company is also investing in alternatives to replace certain rare earths used in production if it became necessary. Reuters | December 9, 2025 | 5:43 pm