Benchmark Minerals and ICE team up for battery material futures
BMI said the contracts will be cash-settled and listed in London on ICE Futures Europe.
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China’s surprise resilience aids copper as global risks mount
Copper demand in leading market China has proved remarkably resilient this year despite headwinds from the US-led trade war.
Barrick is cashing in on gold’s record rally with asset sales
Shedding those assets allows miners like Barrick to focus on major, so-called “Tier 1” mines.
Ghana and Gold Fields reach transitional deal on Damang mine
During the transition period, Gold Fields will resume open-pit mining and conduct feasibility studies to establish Damang's reserves and mine life.
Graphite One reaches feasibility ahead of schedule, eyes 2028 first production
The FS estimates a post-tax net present value of $5 billion with an internal rate of return of 27% and a payback period of 7.5 years.
Sierra agrees to Alpayana’s second sweetened takeover bid
Alpayana will make an offer to buy all of Sierra’s common shares for C$1.15 apiece in cash.
JPMorgan sees gold price at $4,000 by Q2 2026
JPMorgan analysts expect gold prices to average $3,675/oz. by the fourth quarter of 2025.
Panama President rules out new mining contract law with First Quantum
Mulino said his government is studying options to restart the nation’s flagship copper mine without the need for congressional approval.
LME explores producing price premia for sustainable metal
The exchange proposed sustainability criteria would include carbon footprint thresholds.
