Mitsubishi quits China metal trading after copper fraud
The company will stop buying and selling refined metals and mineral resources in the Chinese spot market.
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Aussie junior Minerals 260 to buy gold project from Zijin
ASX-listed junior will scale up with the A$166.5 million deal, which is the first mining acquisition in Australia for 2025.
Copper price rises as Trump team’s gradual tariffs plan cools dollar
Copper extended this year’s rally following a report the incoming Trump administration will slowly ramp up trade tariffs.
Arafura Rare Earths gets $124 million boost from Australia
The investment is intended to assist the company develop the facility at the Nolans project site in Australia’s Northern Territory.
LME on last lap to approve Hong Kong as location for metal storage
Expansion could mean a boost to LME trading volumes if successful.
Congo courts Saudi mining investors to help curb China dominance
Congo wants more partnerships with the new investors to limit the risk of relying solely on Chinese investors.
Manara may invest in Pakistan’s Reko Diq mine, minister says
Reko Diq is considered one of the world's largest underdeveloped copper-gold areas.
Barrick halts operations in Mali after $245m in gold seized
The temporary suspension comes after the military-led government seized gold stocks from the Loulo-Gounkoto complex over the weekend.
Search underway in Peru for trapped workers at small gold mine
The mine was allegedly attacked by suspected illegal miners, a local mayor said.
