Sagittarius seeks partner for Philippines’ largest copper-gold mine The Tampakan project, set to yield 375,000t copper and 360,000oz gold yearly for 17 years, has faced repeated setbacks. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 22, 2025 | 3:48 am
Saudi Arabia draws Macquarie, Rinehart in Australia pursuit Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting and Saudi state-backed Maaden recently won the right to dig for metals together in the kingdom. Bloomberg News | October 21, 2025 | 5:00 pm
Fall in China’s exports of rare earth magnets stokes supply chain fears China's shipments of rare earth magnets fell 6.1% in September from August, customs data showed. Reuters | October 21, 2025 | 3:41 pm
Vale sees 2025 iron ore output at top range after strongest quarter since 2018 It produced 94.4 million metric tons of iron ore in the third quarter. Reuters | October 21, 2025 | 3:05 pm
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