Glencore cuts 2026 copper target but sets up for long-term surge CEO Gary Nagle said that Glencore expects its base copper output to top one million tonnes annually by the end of 2028. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 3, 2025 | 4:01 am
Vulcan Energy bags $2.6B financing package for Germany lithium project The financing package has enabled the Vulcan board to make a final investment decision on the project, company said. Reuters | December 2, 2025 | 4:05 pm
Tin market deficit to tighten — report Fitch Solutions’ BMI has raised its tin price forecast for 2026 to $35,000/tonne from $32,000/tonne. Staff Writer | December 2, 2025 | 3:16 pm
Perseus Mining gatecrashes Predictive-Robex gold tie-up Perseus' offer carries a 24.5% premium to Predictive's last close. Reuters | December 2, 2025 | 3:12 pm
Appian talking to US, Australia on critical minerals after IFC deal The private equity firm and the International Finance Corporation launched a $1 billion fund in October to invest in projects in Africa and Latin America. Reuters | December 2, 2025 | 11:14 am
China issues first batch of streamlined rare earth licences These new licences, according to sources cited by Reuters, were issued to three of China's leading magnet makers. Staff Writer | December 2, 2025 | 11:03 am
Trump pressure fuels Latin America’s critical minerals push IDB president Ilan Goldfajn said Latin America aims to refine lithium, copper and other minerals instead of exporting raw materials to Asia. Staff Writer | December 2, 2025 | 10:08 am
US firms are snapping up the rare earths Europe needs to rearm European defense companies are trying to buy rare earths directly, without coordinating with suppliers, and with little government support. Bloomberg News | December 2, 2025 | 10:02 am
Navoi Mining receives S&P credit rating upgrade The upgrade reflects "the company’s solid financial position and the resilience of its operational performance," the firm said. Staff Writer | December 2, 2025 | 9:43 am