US, Ukraine critical minerals deal hits last-minute snag The deal, originally expected to be signed on Wednesday, gives the US preferential access to new Ukrainian natural resources. Staff Writer | April 30, 2025 | 8:00 am
Vedanta’s quarterly profit doubles on lower tax rate, higher commodity prices Earlier this week, Vedanta's subsidiary Hindustan Zinc reported a higher fourth-quarter profit. Reuters | April 30, 2025 | 6:59 am
London Metal Exchange scraps OTC trade plan, to hike fees instead The new proposals are designed to modernise the 148-year-old exchange. Reuters | April 30, 2025 | 6:56 am
Record gold prices help keep China’s copper smelters going despite losses Surging prices for gold and other byproducts are keeping China's copper smelters afloat. Reuters | April 30, 2025 | 6:54 am
Caterpillar sees lower 2025 sales should Trump tariffs stay The guidance, in line with previous expectations, came as the heavy-equipment maker posted first-quarter earnings that fell short of analysts’ estimates. Bloomberg News | April 30, 2025 | 6:51 am
Zijin Mining eyes gold unit spin-off with Hong Kong listing Zijin Mining plans to list overseas gold assets in Hong Kong under a new subsidiary, Zijin Gold International. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 30, 2025 | 5:06 am
Botswana economy hit hard as diamond slump deepens Botswana plans spending cuts amid falling diamond demand and a widening deficit, while seeking a larger stake in De Beers. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 30, 2025 | 3:52 am
Codelco chairman says April copper output up, sees strong US and China demand Codelco previously said uncertainty around tariffs had prompted more copper shipments to the United States. Reuters | April 29, 2025 | 2:36 pm
Vale checking alternatives for nickel assets amid challenging scenario The nickel market is oversupplied due to output from Indonesia, says Vale CEO. Reuters | April 29, 2025 | 2:27 pm