Chilean regulator to launch ‘unprecedented’ audit of Codelco-SQM lithium deal The regulator said that it was prevented from ruling on most of the claims due to previous court rulings. Reuters | December 19, 2025 | 8:56 am
Ioneer expects partner search to conclude in H1 2026 In July, the Australian mine developer launched a formal strategic partnering process after Sibanye-Stillwater walked away from the lithium-boron project. Staff Writer | December 19, 2025 | 8:18 am
US raises Graphite One loan to $2.1B Graphite Creek is described by the US Geological Survey as the largest graphite deposit in the country. Henry Lazenby | December 19, 2025 | 7:43 am
Glencore’s Kazzinc said to open up metal sales to rival traders The miner has reportedly issued a tender for the entirety of its 2026 copper production. Bloomberg News | December 19, 2025 | 7:27 am
Goldman flags record gold price, weak oil in 2026 commodity picks The base case for gold is a rally to $4,900 an ounce, with risks to the upside, Goldman said. Bloomberg News | December 19, 2025 | 7:22 am
Nickel price extends rebound after Indonesia signals mine output cut The metal rose as much as 1.5% on Friday, two days after Indonesia proposed cutting nickel ore production in 2026. Bloomberg News | December 19, 2025 | 7:14 am
Erdene sees Mongolia gold mine anchoring future district Erdene poured first gold at Bayan Khundii in September and targets nameplate output soon. Frédéric Tomesco | December 19, 2025 | 7:09 am
Namib Minerals to restart mothballed Zimbabwe gold mine in February Redwing currently has an estimated 2.5 million ounces of gold and is the largest resource base in the group's Zimbabwean portfolio. Reuters | December 19, 2025 | 7:08 am
Savannah nears full ownership of Barroso lithium lease The Aldeia lease transfer would expand Barroso’s resource base as Savannah targets EU lithium supply and advances permitting. Staff Writer | December 19, 2025 | 5:40 am