Glencore seeks Australian government bailout for local copper assets
The company has approached both Queensland and federal governments about the future of its Mount Isa copper smelter and Townville copper refinery.
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Malaysia Smelting warns of disrupted tin output after gas blast
The flagship Port Klang smelter can produce 60,000 tonnes of tin metal a year, according to the company.
US tariff blitz bolsters Goldman’s bearish view on iron ore
Goldman expects steel exports will fall by around 15% in 2025.
Zambia says copper output may rise to almost 1 million tons in 2025
Copper output in Africa's second-largest producer of the metal is being boosted by revival of mines.
CHART: Mining stocks massacre as copper price craters by 9%
A plunge in the copper price on Friday turned the mining sector into one of the worst performers amid a broad market selloff.
Battery metals market faces perfect storm — analysts
US tariffs, falling prices, and shifting demand are dragging down the battery raw materials market, Fastmarkets says.
Gold price down over 2% as safe-haven metal falls victim to market selloff
Still, gold stands to benefit further from an increasingly volatile macroeconomic and geopolitical environment, according to banks and analysts.
Sheinbaum quickens permits even as Mexico faces $1.5B in claims
Mexico’s image as a tough place for mining may show little sign of abating under the Claudia Sheinbaum administration.
US tariffs set to cripple India’s diamond industry, hurting jobs, exports
US takes more than 30% of India's jewellery exports.
