December 5, 2025 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.
December 5, 2025 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.
December 5, 2025 Imerys seeks European content rule for EVs to launch €1.8B lithium project Plans to invest in lithium mining and refining in Europe have faced headwinds due to falling prices.
December 5, 2025 Gold-backed ETF holdings set month-end record as metal rises Total holdings by ETFs increased to 3,932 tons at the end of November, a sixth consecutive month of growth.
December 5, 2025 EU’s rare earths push is 10 years late, Boliden CEO says Europe's lack of self-sufficiency in critical raw materials is a vulnerability that needs to be addressed, Boliden CEO Mikael Staffas said.
December 5, 2025 Adani, Hindalco seek Peru copper assets as demand surges India, the world's fastest-growing major economy, has urged its mining companies to invest overseas.
December 5, 2025 Column: China and India import more thermal coal, but price gains may weigh The increase in imports by both China and India came after prices for the main seaborne thermal coal grades dropped to four-year lows in June.
December 4, 2025 US minerals projects seek ‘industrial vision’ from Washington to compete with China Executives from Perpetua Resources, American Rare Earths and Westwin Elements said the US government should release a comprehensive minerals plan.
December 4, 2025 Mercuria withdraws huge volume of copper from LME as prices soar The trading house is positioning itself for a global supply crunch fueled by possible US tariffs.
December 4, 2025 US plans more stakes in minerals companies, Trump official says Executive director of the National Energy Dominance Council says the move is necessary to counter China’s dominance in raw materials.
Copper price: Strains deepen as global smelting activity hits decade low Copper prices are under renewed pressure after satellite data showed 1.2 million tonnes of January smelter capacity outside China went idle. February 12, 2026 | 11:01 am
