Fitch’s BMI lifts 2025 copper price forecast on resilient demand, supply disruptions The Fitch Solutions unit has raised its 2025 average copper price forecast to $9,650 per tonne, up from $9,500 previously. Staff Writer | October 14, 2025 | 9:38 am
China’s rare earth curbs put Europe’s auto industry at risk, Italian lobby says Reserves of rare earth metals are now depleted, ANFIA chairman Roberto Vavassori says. Reuters | October 14, 2025 | 8:34 am
Nova Minerals skyrockets on Australia-US summit briefing request Earlier this month, the company was awarded $43.4 million by the US Department of War in support of its proposed antimony operations. Staff Writer | October 14, 2025 | 8:16 am
Dryden Gold assays reveal wide mineralization at Sherridon project in Ontario That intercept, from 40 metres depth, included 19 metres grading 1.28 grams gold. Blair McBride | October 14, 2025 | 8:09 am
Loncor agrees on $261M sale to China’s Chengtun Chengtun’s C$1.38 per share offer represents a 16% premium over Friday’s closing price on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Frédéric Tomesco | October 14, 2025 | 8:00 am
EU seeks US alliance to counter China rare earth crackdown G7 finance ministers were likely to discuss options on Wednesday, says European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic. Reuters | October 14, 2025 | 7:29 am
Aurubis held talks with US on support for new smelter, CEO says A new smelter is one of three options Europe's biggest copper producer is considering to take advantage of a US drive to boost domestic output. Reuters | October 14, 2025 | 7:23 am
Supply problems may force Freeport Indonesia to halt Manyar smelter The $3.7 billion Manyar smelter only resumed operations in May after a fire broke out in October last year. Reuters | October 14, 2025 | 7:17 am
Titan Mining to produce graphite concentrate at New York facility The Canadian miner is targeting ramp-up to a 40,000-tonne-per-year commercial graphite facility. Reuters | October 14, 2025 | 7:14 am