Copper price tops $12,000 for first time on tariffs, supply woes Copper prices exceed $12,000 a tonne for the first time on record due to mine disruptions and tariffs, despite weak demand in China. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 23, 2025 | 5:39 am
Japan to test rare-earth mining from deep seabed mud A government-backed trial will lift mineral-rich seabed mud to the surface as Tokyo seeks secure supplies beyond China. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 23, 2025 | 3:53 am
Two killed in underground explosion at Polish coal mine Eight workers evacuated, but contact with two was lost. After seven hours, teams found the missing miners dead. Reuters | December 23, 2025 | 3:11 am
Chile loads its copper cannon with 13 projects for a bullish 2026 The projects, worth $14.8 billion, are set to advance in 2026 as tight supply and stronger prices reshape the market. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 23, 2025 | 3:00 am
Troilus in talks on German funding for Quebec gold-copper mine Troilus has secured as much as $700 million in financing to restart the mine from KfW, Societe Generale and Export Development Canada. Bloomberg News | December 22, 2025 | 2:37 pm
First Nordic Metals rebrands as Goldsky Resources The name change was made in connection with the company's recent acquisition of Mawson Finland. Staff Writer | December 22, 2025 | 2:20 pm
GRAPHIC: Gold and silver soar in year-end rally Investors have not treated the festive break as an occasion to take profits. Reuters | December 22, 2025 | 12:08 pm
Sandvik to build $37M mining service hub in Canada Facility consolidates cutting, parts and aftermarket services to support potash, uranium and hard-rock mining by late 2026. Staff Writer | December 22, 2025 | 8:11 am
Congo collects samples for CMOC’s first cobalt shipment The DRC is collecting samples for CMOC's first cobalt shipment under a new quota system, expected soon. Reuters | December 22, 2025 | 7:20 am