Key African copper trade route reopens between Zambia and Tanzania
Tanzania’s main port of Dar es Salaam is a crucial hub for copper and cobalt shipments from mines in Congo and Zambia to China.
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Copper price holds loss as equity rout, strong dollar weigh on metals
The metal traded near $10,650/t on the LME, following the longest losing streak since July in a pullback from last month’s rally to a record.
South African iron ore mine to close after ArcelorMittal halts purchases
Mining operations at the Beeshoek mine ceased at the end of October.
Gold price rebounds amid global equities slump
Gold's recovery follows new US jobs data showing a more-than-expected rise in private employment.
EU, China created special channel to ensure rare earth supplies, commissioner says
On Tuesday, the EU Commission said EU and Chinese officials had discussed general licenses to ease the export of rare earths.
Prairie Lithium begins construction on North America’s largest DLE facility
Prairie's facility would have a total of four commercial-scale DLE columns, with an anticipated arrival date of April 2026.
China’s ICBC to open vault boosting Hong Kong’s gold ambitions
The move dovetails with the Hong Kong government’s intention to develop the city’s clout in the gold market.
Freegold drills strong wide intercepts in Alaska
One hole cut 277.1 metres grading 1.24 grams from 349.6 metres down.
Can Africa ride critical minerals wave to economic boom?
To capitalize on the burgeoning demand, the continent must address power shortages, skills gaps, trade barriers and limited industrial capacity.