EU risks slow demise of aluminum industry if carbon tax not scrapped, Constellium CEO says The upcoming tax - coupled with concerns over supply - has pushed up European premiums for physical metal to a 10-month high. Reuters | December 5, 2025 | 10:47 am
Albemarle jumps as UBS says it’s time to buy on lithium recovery The company was raised from the equivalent of hold by UBS analysts. Bloomberg News | December 5, 2025 | 10:27 am
Codelco, Rio Tinto push forward lithium venture, easing jitters Companies met this week to discuss the early-stage Maricunga lithium project, as well as two copper exploration project in Chile. Bloomberg News | December 5, 2025 | 10:19 am
Big-spending SQM joins Chile’s hybrid bond boom Lithium giant has become the third Chilean company to sell hybrid notes in the local market in the past four months. Bloomberg News | December 5, 2025 | 10:06 am
Orla Mining plunges as Fairfax trims stake The divestment of 25 million shares brings its shareholding down to 9.4%. Staff Writer | December 5, 2025 | 9:54 am
Silver reserves in London vaults rise 3.5% in November, says LBMA There were also 8,907 metric tons of gold held, up 0.6% from October. Reuters | December 5, 2025 | 9:27 am
Peru’s informal diggers get permit extension through next year Temporary permits are meant to allow small-scale diggers to continue working while they formalize their operations. Bloomberg News | December 5, 2025 | 9:21 am
US vows over $1 billion for Congo critical minerals supply chain Under the US-Congo strategic partnership, Congo has committed to shipping more of its minerals west toward the Atlantic Ocean over Angola’s Lobito railway corridor. Bloomberg News | December 5, 2025 | 9:10 am
Mercuria JV to market half a million tons of Congo’s copper Switzerland’s Mercuria will provide operational support, including logistics, financing, market access, and expertise. Bloomberg News | December 5, 2025 | 9:02 am