European aluminum billet premium doubles after Iran war disrupts supply, squeezes consumers
Benchmark aluminum prices on the London Metal Exchange are up 12% since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran.
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Congo president orders probe into copper and cobalt export revenues
The central African nation exported about 3.4 million metric tons of copper in 2025, while cobalt exports reached around 220,000 tons.
Huayou cuts output at Indonesian nickel plant as sulphur costs surge
Huayou said it would speed up process upgrades to reduce acid consumption and expand supply channels.
African Rainbow plans nickel mine restart after off-take deal with Boliden
The Nkomati mine was placed on care and maintenance in 2021 due to persistent financial losses.
Anglo American’s first-quarter copper output rises
The miner expects to produce between 700,000 and 760,000 tons of copper for the year.
Boliden’s first-quarter earnings beat estimates, despite challenges at Garpenberg mine
Boliden said its production at Garpenberg will be resumed in the second quarter, but "at a quite low pace."
China’s Huayou reports first lithium salt exports from Zimbabwe
"This inaugural shipment represents the first lithium salt ever produced in Zimbabwe and across Africa," it said.
China’s state iron ore buyer allows purchases of banned BHP portside cargoes
The ban was lifted for mainly seaborne products and its removal followed a visit by BHP executives.
Op-Ed: Argentina’s mining promise meets reality
Argentina’s mining sector draws billions, but output still lags as policy risk delays major projects despite vast resources.