Disruption and dislocation: LME metals’ year in seven charts
Supply disruption and tariff dislocation have defined the London Metal Exchange base metals complex this year.
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Gold price sets new record near $4,500, silver price touches $70
Gold has now gained more than 70% this year and is on track for its best annual performance since 1979.
Copper price tops $12,000 for first time on tariffs, supply woes
Copper prices exceed $12,000 a tonne for the first time on record due to mine disruptions and tariffs, despite weak demand in China.
Japan to test rare-earth mining from deep seabed mud
A government-backed trial will lift mineral-rich seabed mud to the surface as Tokyo seeks secure supplies beyond China.
Two killed in underground explosion at Polish coal mine
Eight workers evacuated, but contact with two was lost. After seven hours, teams found the missing miners dead.
Chile loads its copper cannon with 13 projects for a bullish 2026
The projects, worth $14.8 billion, are set to advance next year as tight supply and stronger prices reshape the market.
Troilus in talks on German funding for Quebec gold-copper mine
Troilus has secured as much as $700 million in financing to restart the mine from KfW, Societe Generale and Export Development Canada.
First Nordic Metals rebrands as Goldsky Resources
The name change was made in connection with the company's recent acquisition of Mawson Finland.
Chinese copper smelter, Antofagasta agree to record low fees
Tough negotiations reflected a market facing abundant refining capacity but tight global ore supplies.
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