China’s copper boom tested as miners squeeze smelters
The unrelenting expansion of Chinese copper processing capacity over the past few years has now become a global headache.
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US and Chinese officials meet in London for pivotal trade talks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was set to meet with Chinese counterparts in London.
Galantas strikes JV deal to revive Omagh gold mine in Ireland
Agreement with Ocean Partners UK could see Galantas shift its primary focus from Northern Ireland to Scotland.
Peru restores Nazca Lines protection after backlash over mining risk
According to figures from the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines, 362 small-scale gold miners operate in the Nazca distric.
China’s central bank extends gold-buying streak for seventh month
The People’s Bank of China added 60,000 troy ounces of the metal to its reserves last month.
US lawmakers push for comprehensive audit of Fort Knox gold
If passed, the bill would require the Government Accountability Office to conduct a full physical assay and inventory of America's gold holdings within one year.
Western Range iron ore mine marks a new beginning, says Rio Tinto CEO
The mine is Rio’s first project to feature a co-designed social, cultural and heritage management plan with Traditional Owners.
China says it may speed up rare earths application approvals from EU
Price commitment consultations between China and the EU on Chinese-made electric vehicles exported to the EU have also entered a final stage.
Rio Tinto in bailout talks for Australian aluminum smelter, AFR reports
The future of the facility has been uncertain for months due in part to spiralling energy costs.
