Chile’s ENAMI opens process to seek investors for $1.7B smelter The Chile's state-run mining company will offer a supply of copper cathodes in exchange for the investment. Reuters | August 6, 2025 | 6:30 am
Glencore warns of cobalt surplus amid DRC export ban Glencore noted that much of its cobalt output may remain unsold by 2025 due to ongoing DRC export restrictions. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 6, 2025 | 5:18 am
Mosaic falls 13% as fertilizer shipments drop on US tariffs Phosphate deliveries to the US are “tracking well below last year” with levies applicable to most sources of the fertilizer. Bloomberg News | August 6, 2025 | 4:22 am
US courts Cook Islands for deep-sea mining The State Department has already begun talks with the South Pacific nation for research on seabed mineral exploration and development. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 6, 2025 | 3:43 am
Iluka signs deal with Lindian for rare earths supply from Malawi Separately, Iluka has secured a $20 million loan facility to support the Kangankunde mine's development. Reuters | August 5, 2025 | 6:00 pm
Column: China iron ore imports hold up as storm clouds gather That stability in pricing is largely a reflection that imports by China, which buys about 75% of global seaborne volumes, have held up. Reuters | August 5, 2025 | 3:45 pm
Caterpillar sees US tariff hit of up to $1.5 billion this year Caterpillar’s outlook is important because it is one of the world’s biggest makers of machinery for mining and construction. Bloomberg News | August 5, 2025 | 12:33 pm
BHP and Lundin will request Argentina incentives, but other miners fear missing out Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime offers lengthy tax breaks and access to international dispute courts. Reuters | August 5, 2025 | 12:30 pm
Fortuna rises on improved resource estimate for Senegal gold project The company expects to complete a PEA for the project in Q4. Staff Writer | August 5, 2025 | 10:29 am