Glencore’s global head of naphtha to join rival Vitol Oliver Bowen will start at Vitol on November 7 and oversee the world's largest commodities trader's European naphtha book. Reuters | October 21, 2025 | 2:40 pm
RMAP the first supply chain due diligence scheme recognized by European Commission Responsible Minerals Assurance Process officially recognized for EU importers’ Conflict Minerals Regulation compliance. Staff Writer | October 21, 2025 | 1:26 pm
Trump team backs effort for US-Kazakhstan tungsten mine deal Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has facilitated negotiations between Cove Kaz Capital Group and Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund about a bid to develop two of the country’s largest deposits. Bloomberg News | October 21, 2025 | 11:35 am
Barrick’s seized Mali mine restarts under state management Loulo-Gounkoto – which produced 723,000 ounces of gold in 2024 – is one of Barrick’s most important assets. Bloomberg News | October 21, 2025 | 10:29 am
Goldman Sachs flags risk of disruption in supply of rare earths, key minerals In a note on Monday, the bank said China controls 69% of global rare earth mining, 92% of refining and 98% of magnet manufacturing. Reuters | October 21, 2025 | 10:02 am
RANKED: Top 10 automakers by battery cobalt spending Congo’s export quotas have lit a fire under cobalt prices and spending on the battery material is up 51% year on year despite ongoing thrifting. Frik Els | October 21, 2025 | 9:32 am
Southern Copper’s $1.8B Tía María mine gets green light The approval is expected to boost confidence in Peru's mining sector and may unlock stalled developments nationwide. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 21, 2025 | 9:30 am
Newmont-funded Nevada gold project selected for FAST-41 permitting Newmont can acquire up to 75% of the Spring Peak project held by Headwater Gold. Staff Writer | October 21, 2025 | 9:16 am
Zinc sees biggest squeeze in decades as LME inventories run dry Spot zinc prices surged to trade $323/t above contracts expiring in three months, the highest spread since at least 1997. Bloomberg News | October 21, 2025 | 8:38 am