Exxaro CEO says copper ambitions remain but now more modest The coal miner still wants to acquire copper assets but has scaled back its ambitions since missing out on a mine in Botswana. Bloomberg News | October 9, 2025 | 8:56 am
GRAPHIC: Gold’s rush above $4,000 cements status as global bellwether Bullion's 53% gain so far this year follows a stellar 27% rise in 2024. Reuters | October 9, 2025 | 8:50 am
Copper output from Codelco slides 25% in August after deadly mine accident Production fell to 93,400 metric tons for the month. Reuters | October 9, 2025 | 8:43 am
Uranium has momentum amid policy tailwinds, fundamentals: Sprott Sprott pointed to a WNA report that forecasted a 124% rise in demand by 2040. Staff Writer | October 9, 2025 | 8:37 am
Capstone Copper’s investor launches $454 million block trade Hadrian Capital Partners is selling down an A$688 million stake in the miner. Reuters | October 9, 2025 | 7:22 am
China’s gold buyers squeezed by record-breaking price surge China's economic troubles, including a weak property market, have boosted people's appetite for gold as an investment. Reuters | October 9, 2025 | 7:19 am
China expands rare earth restrictions, targets defence, semiconductor users Exports of 12 rare earths are now restricted after the Ministry of Commerce added five - holmium, erbium, thulium, europium and ytterbium - to the list. Reuters | October 9, 2025 | 7:14 am
Anglo American draws Botswana into $5B De Beers sale talks Anglo will hold direct talks with selected bidders alongside Botswana, which owns 15% of De Beers through its Debswana joint venture. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 9, 2025 | 6:53 am
Over 25% of global copper supply trapped by ESG roadblocks — study The US, Peru, Chile and Panama hold some of the largest reserves now off the market due to environmental, social, and governance hurdles. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 9, 2025 | 6:03 am