Russian court transfers zinc producer Dalpolimetall to state ownership Russia's finance ministry on Tuesday said it intends to revive plans for major privatizations in 2025. Reuters | March 18, 2025 | 9:54 am
Russian billionaire Potanin eyes rare earth metals exploration Vladimir Putin has offered the US the opportunity, under a future economic deal, to jointly explore Russia's rare earth metal deposits. Reuters | March 18, 2025 | 9:32 am
Uzbekistan launches $2.6B initiative to bolster minerals sector Earlier this month, Uzbekistan laid out plans to develop 76 projects covering 28 different elements. Staff Writer | March 18, 2025 | 9:18 am
Atex stock rises on best copper-gold porphyry assay yet at Valeriano project in Chile Highlighted hole extended the high-grade porphyry trend by about 1,000 metres. Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | March 18, 2025 | 8:59 am
Global silver market faces strains as Trump’s tariffs hit A surge in lease rates for the precious metal has become the latest sign of alarm. Bloomberg News | March 18, 2025 | 8:36 am
Vitol hires SEFE metals head de Sousa to boost copper team Vitol has made a series of hires as it competes for a piece of the global metals trading market. Bloomberg News | March 18, 2025 | 7:40 am
New Hope seeks acquisitions as funding options improve The company said it is hunting acquisitions given the improving investor appetite for its debt. Reuters | March 18, 2025 | 7:34 am
Nornickel boss expects updates on copper JV in China in coming months Nornickel is in talks on a joint venture in China, with potential investments included in early financial plans for 2025-2026. Reuters | March 18, 2025 | 7:27 am
Glencore approached battery recycler Li-Cycle for potential deal Li-Cycle, which has a market capitalization of $10.45 million, according to data compiled by LSEG, said its board has formed a special committee to evaluate Glencore's letter and the proposed acquisition. Reuters | March 17, 2025 | 4:04 pm