African copper exports to China disrupted amid Tanzania unrest Copper traders and producers in the central Africa copperbelt are now seeking to reroute cargoes from the Port of Dar es Salaam. Bloomberg News | October 31, 2025 | 2:36 pm
US approves first cleanup of abandoned, contaminated uranium mines For decades, thousands of sites associated with abandoned uranium mine waste have remained contaminated — many on or near Navajo and tribal lands. Amanda Stutt | October 31, 2025 | 1:05 pm
Canada backs 25 critical minerals projects in G-7 initiative The announcement came at the end of the two-day Group of Seven meeting of energy and environment ministers in Toronto. Bloomberg News | October 31, 2025 | 12:33 pm
Vale says China, iron ore suppliers are mutually dependent Vale has a “pretty positive relationship” with China Mineral Resources Group, its CFO said. Bloomberg News | October 31, 2025 | 11:16 am
Vale likely to announce extraordinary dividends soon, CFO says Vale reported on Thursday an 11% year-over-year increase in net profit, beating market forecasts. Reuters | October 31, 2025 | 10:41 am
AngloGold withdraws from Latin Metals’ Argentina projects To date, AngloGold has invested $3.3 million on the Organullo, Ana Maria and Trigal properties. Staff Writer | October 31, 2025 | 10:07 am
Ghana orders first major audit of mining firms in a decade The audit will cover major gold miners including top producer Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti, Gold Fields, Perseus, Asante Gold and China's Zijin. Reuters | October 31, 2025 | 9:04 am
LME fines Japan’s Mizuho for rules breach Mizuho Securities failed to report the over-the-counter positions of two of its affiliates, LME said. Reuters | October 31, 2025 | 8:53 am
Summit Nanotech slashes water use by 30% in lithium extraction Independent validation shows Summit’s process uses less freshwater than ponds and 50% less than DLE, with high recovery. Staff Writer | October 31, 2025 | 8:51 am