Chinese court sentences 27 people for smuggling antimony ingots The case involved the smuggling of more than 166 metric tons of antimony, of which Chinese customs seized more than 96 tons. Reuters | December 16, 2025 | 7:22 am
Pan Pacific Copper sells stake in Peruvian mine to Glencore The sale is part of JX's effort to reorient its portfolio toward its advanced materials business. Reuters | December 16, 2025 | 7:13 am
South32 to mothball Mozambique smelter in March as power talks collapse The Mozal smelter accounts for just over 29% of company's total aluminum production in fiscal 2025. Reuters | December 16, 2025 | 7:05 am
Korea Zinc shareholders ask court to block share sale in $7.4B US project The legal action deepens a bitter feud between the founding families of Young Poong over control of Korea Zinc. Reuters | December 16, 2025 | 5:30 am
Ecuador eyes 2026 tender for $3B Llurimagua copper project Ecuador plans a 2026 tender for Llurimagua as copper M&A accelerates and past JV disputes shape the project’s next phase. MINING.COM Editor | December 16, 2025 | 5:05 am
Canada clears way for $53B Anglo-Teck merger Legally binding investment pledges and a Vancouver HQ helped secure Ottawa’s approval for the landmark mining merger. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 16, 2025 | 3:34 am
Rio Tinto-backed Sovereign Metals partners with World Bank’s IFC for Malawi graphite project Kasiya is the world's largest rutile and second largest graphite deposit. Reuters | December 15, 2025 | 3:41 pm
Codelco leadership in focus as Chile voters shift to right The position requires political dexterity, especially around decisions that could trigger job losses. Bloomberg News | December 15, 2025 | 3:18 pm
Global potash market shrugs off US move to end Belarus sanctions Belarusian exports still face hurdles, as European Union sanctions remain in force. Bloomberg News | December 15, 2025 | 3:09 pm