Rio Tinto-Glencore merger may need asset sales to win over China
China's antitrust regulator is likely to be concerned about a combined entity's concentration in copper production, analysts said.
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Mobius shuns record-breaking gold on risk of dollar rebound
The dollar could strengthen from current levels as forecasts point to a turnaround in the US economy, the veteran investor said.
Heavy rainfall disrupts Australian metallurgical coal supplies
Some coal miners have declared force majeure on portions of their shipments or warned customers of potential delays, according to traders.
Argentina’s mining exports hit record $6 billion in 2025
Gold led the way with an all-time high $4.078 billion in exports.
Mali gold output plunges 23% as Barrick halt, tougher rules reshape sector
Industrial production fell to 42.2 metric tons from an updated 54.8 tons in 2024.
Kinross greenlights three US builds for 3 million oz
The additions will keep total output around 2 million oz. a year through the decade, Kinross said.
Last Czech deep coal mine closes as centuries-old industry reaches final day
The last Czech black coal shaft, a symbol of Central Europe's industrial power, will close at January's end.
First Quantum nears stockpile processing at Cobre Panama copper mine
The stockpile is expected to yield 70,000 tonnes of copper, with sales proceeds offsetting 2026 preservation costs.
US approves Warrior Met Coal’s mining plans in Alabama
Plans authorize the recovery of more than 53 million tons of federal metallurgical coal.