Battery metal curbs sting Chinese miners who spent big in Africa
For more than a decade, Chinese miners have plowed money into Africa to secure feedstocks for their refineries and factories back home.
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South Africa’s gold producers stay in the shallows as prices surge
Its gold production has plummeted to 90 metric tons annually from a 1970 peak of 1,000 tons.
Additional central banks to buy gold on geopolitical risks, WGC says
In recent months, central banks from Guatemala, Indonesia and Malaysia have all bought gold, the World Gold Council said.
Australian energy, uranium seen in demand post Iran crisis – IEA
Its uranium reserves are the world’s largest, accounting for about a third of global supplies, according to Minerals Council of Australia.
Prolonged Iran war would hammer top copper miners
BI analysts scenarios show how oil above $150 barrel would push copper below $10K, hitting Southern, Antofagasta and First Quantum the hardest.
Gemfields flags 2025 loss amid delays, weak prices
Emerald and ruby miner cites disruptions, softer auctions and expansion setbacks while focusing on balance sheet repair.
Korea Zinc faces fresh vote challenge in long-simmering dispute
If the activist alliance led by MBK Partners and Young Poong prevails, it would mark a rare shift of power for shareholders in Korea.
Coal India to sell 25% stake in two units
SECL and MCL operate in the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha, respectively.
USA Rare Earth, Arnold Magnetic enter mutual sales, distribution agreement
The agreement strengthens a US-aligned supply chain for the aerospace, defense, semiconductor and advanced technology industries, USAR said.