White House plans more ‘historic deals’ with mining sector, official says

Jarrod Agen, who previously held roles at defense contractor Lockheed Martin, said Trump aims to "jumpstart" mining projects in Alaska and also in Arizona.

Reuters | December 15, 2025 | 8:54 am

Li-FT Power expands in Quebec with $87M acquisition of Winsome

Li-FT will also acquire an aggregate 75% interest in the Galinée property in Quebec from Azimut and SOQUEM.

Staff Writer | December 15, 2025 | 8:47 am

Indonesia’s tin exports surge as supply concerns dissipate

Concerns are easing over supply disruptions caused by the country’s crackdown on illegal mining.

Bloomberg News | December 15, 2025 | 7:26 am

Russian court rules in favour of Rusal in $1.32B lawsuit against Rio Tinto

The ruling intensifies a legal battle over a joint alumina refinery in Queensland, Australia, that Rio took sole control of.

Reuters | December 15, 2025 | 7:21 am

Nornickel sharply hikes nickel surplus forecasts for this year and next

The Russian miner said it expected the nickel surplus this year to reach 240,000 tons, up from an estimate of 120,000 tones in July.

Reuters | December 15, 2025 | 7:13 am

LME outlines proposed new rules on position limits

The new rules will apply to "critical contracts" in the bourse's core aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, tin and zinc futures offerings, LME said.

Reuters | December 15, 2025 | 7:06 am

Fortescue to buy remaining stake in Alta Copper for $101M

Alta Copper fully owns the Canariaco copper project in northern Peru.

Reuters | December 15, 2025 | 7:00 am

SME warns 2026 may reset US mining’s global role

Policy reform, security risks and workforce gaps will shape whether US mining momentum turns into lasting global strength in 2026.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 15, 2025 | 4:59 am

Fortuna Mining bets on West Africa to fuel gold growth

Canadian miner seeks mid-tier gold assets and accelerates projects to restore 500,000-ounce annual output after divestments.

Staff Writer | December 15, 2025 | 3:42 am

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