Trump to host African leaders offering major mining ventures Trump invited the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal for a three-day summit at the White House. Bloomberg News | July 9, 2025 | 8:19 am
Liberia, Ivanhoe Atlantic sign $1.8 billion deal for railway Access to the rail line will provide the company with the shortest export route from its Kon Kweni project in Guinea. Bloomberg News | July 9, 2025 | 8:14 am
Rare earths processor scales back output due to construction delays Canada's Saskatchewan Research Council has cut back its production target to 100 tons from 400 tons. Bloomberg News | July 9, 2025 | 8:00 am
India plans to kickstart rare earth output to cut China reliance The Indian government is planning an incentive program worth as much as 25 billion rupees ($290 million) for private sector firms manufacturing magnets. Bloomberg News | July 9, 2025 | 7:55 am
Top copper producer Chile demands US tariff clarity President Gabriel Boric said he had yet to hear from the US and called for "official" communication on the announced 50% tariff. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 9, 2025 | 7:43 am
Workers at Glencore’s Australian coal mine go on strike over pay gap issues Members voted for the midweek shifts to halt their operations at the Ulan underground mine for 24 hours. Reuters | July 9, 2025 | 7:39 am
Copper price soars to record as Trump announces 50% tariff In New York, the most-traded copper futures jumped to a record $5.9535/lb. Staff Writer | July 9, 2025 | 7:26 am
Capstone wins key permit for $150M Mantoverde expansion The environmental permit extends the mine's life from 19 to 25 years, advancing Capstone’s plans for a major copper-cobalt district in Chile. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 9, 2025 | 4:03 am
Super Copper expands Chile footprint with Castilla project buy Proximity to Super Copper’s other Chilean asset, the Cordillera Cobre project, creates operational efficiencies. Staff Writer | July 9, 2025 | 3:16 am