December 18, 2025

Mass layoffs overshadow Guinea’s Simandou mega mine as output accelerates

The project is laying off thousands of workers just as it begins exporting iron ore after decades of delays and corruption scandals.

December 18, 2025

Australia lifts commodity export outlook on iron ore, gold price

The value of all raw material shipments will be A$383 billion in the year through June 2026.

December 18, 2025

Barrick officially resumes operational control of Mali mine

Company will resume production gradually and focus on mandatory training for employees and contractors, according to a memo.

December 18, 2025

Swiss gold exports drop in November as shipments to India plunge

Shipments to India dropped to their lowest since February, Swiss customs data.

December 18, 2025

Column: China’s steel output to slump to 7-year low as iron ore imports hit record

China's steel production in November was the weakest month in nearly two years.

December 18, 2025

Brian Gilbertson, South Africa dealmaker who led BHP, dies at 82

He helped build BHP Billiton Ltd. before his departure as chief executive officer in 2003.

December 17, 2025

Column: Funds fuel price rally but tin needs investors of a different kind

Forget about copper; the real bull star on the London Metal Exchange right now is tin, with year-to-date gains of 41%.

December 17, 2025

Perfect storm of factors propels silver price to record high

Silver's robust fundamental backdrop includes a persistent supply deficit and healthy demand prospects.

December 17, 2025

Gold price to glitter again next year despite biggest gain since 1979

Analysts at JP Morgan, Bank of America and Metals Focus now see bullion hitting $5,000 per troy ounce in 2026.

December 17, 2025

Global lithium prices spike but remain below 2024 average, says Cochilco

The average price to date is $9,306/ton, 24% lower than the $12,296 registered in 2024.