Battery electric trucks hit Pilbara in joint BHP, Rio Tinto test The Caterpillar partnership will help miners assess charging needs, power management, and scale-up potential. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 5, 2025 | 3:49 am
US minerals projects seek ‘industrial vision’ from Washington to compete with China Executives from Perpetua Resources, American Rare Earths and Westwin Elements said the US government should release a comprehensive minerals plan. Reuters | December 4, 2025 | 3:52 pm
Mercuria withdraws huge volume of copper from LME as prices soar The trading house is positioning itself for a global supply crunch fueled by possible US tariffs. Bloomberg News | December 4, 2025 | 1:06 pm
US plans more stakes in minerals companies, Trump official says Executive director of the National Energy Dominance Council says the move is necessary to counter China’s dominance in raw materials. Bloomberg News | December 4, 2025 | 12:43 pm
Larvotto expands technical capabilities at Hillgrove antimony-gold project With ECORE, Larvotto can immediately scan drill core after drilling, providing multi-element and mineral maps and data. Staff Writer | December 4, 2025 | 12:02 pm
Serra Verde cuts short China offtake deals, approached by Western firms Privately-held Serra Verde renegotiated the Chinese deals and now they conclude at the end of next year. Reuters | December 4, 2025 | 10:38 am
Anglo Asian completes first copper concentrate sale to Trafigura Anglo Asian last month made its first sale to Trafigura -- totalling 2,055 wet tonnes of copper concentrate containing 351 tonnes of metal. Staff Writer | December 4, 2025 | 9:13 am
Australia relying on luck over strategy, mining veteran says Jake Klein warns Australia will fail in its attempt to be a critical minerals leader without serious vision and reform. Kristie Batten | December 4, 2025 | 8:52 am
South Africa opens rare new gold mine after record price rally Qala Shallows is South Africa’s first new underground gold mine in 15 years. Bloomberg News | December 4, 2025 | 8:31 am