Aurubis seeks curbs to keep metal recycling materials in EU The company advocated for export restrictions and customs duties on an EU level to ensure that recycling materials remained in Europe. Reuters | December 4, 2025 | 7:01 am
Rio Tinto targets $10B assets selloff as Trott resets the miner Rio Tinto’s new CEO pushes a sweeping overhaul aimed at tightening costs, simplifying business structures and boosting long-term growth. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 4, 2025 | 3:58 am
US, Congo eye minerals pact amid peace deal with Rwanda A series of deals target ending a long-running conflict in the eastern part of the resource-rich African nation. Bloomberg News | December 3, 2025 | 2:10 pm
Norway halts deep sea mining No deep sea licences will be issued in Norway’s territorial waters until 2029, in line with an agreement made with the opposition Socialist Left Party on Tuesday. Blair McBride | December 3, 2025 | 1:22 pm
Osisko Metals surges on $23M investment boost for Gaspé copper project Hudbay will become a new investor in the company. Staff Writer | December 3, 2025 | 11:43 am
PEA confirms potential for Opemiska project in Quebec The project is highlighted as one of Canada's highest-grade open-pitable copper deposits. Staff Writer | December 3, 2025 | 11:26 am
Column: Congo’s attempt to control cobalt market risks becoming supply shock The withdrawal of supply from the country that accounted for 70% of global mine production last year has been a booster for cobalt price. Reuters | December 3, 2025 | 10:58 am
Codelco and Glencore to jointly advance major copper smelter in Chile Glencore will conduct a pre-feasibility study, aiming to finalize the deal by mid-next year, with construction starting in 2030. Staff Writer | December 3, 2025 | 10:45 am
Italy urged by ECB to reconsider gold reserves proposal The Bank of Italy holds about 2,452 tonnes of gold, the third-largest stash after the US and Germany. Bloomberg News | December 3, 2025 | 10:18 am