Rare earth stocks surge in Sydney after Trump’s Australia pact The pact signals a new way for miners to approach capital raising. Bloomberg News | October 21, 2025 | 7:30 am
Concerned carmakers race to beat China’s rare earths deadline Even if Chinese suppliers can fulfil fresh orders before the November 8 export controls take effect, the journey by sea to Europe can take 45 days. Reuters | October 21, 2025 | 7:13 am
Congo rebels loot $70M in gold from Twangiza mine Rebels, helped by mine employees, have reportedly taken at least 500kg of gold since May, when the operation was seized. MINING.COM Editor | October 21, 2025 | 7:03 am
US, Canada set to seal trade deal at APEC summit Deal on steel, aluminum, and energy will likely involve Canada accepting steel export quotas in exchange for reduced US tariffs. Staff Writer | October 21, 2025 | 3:49 am
BHP bets on iron ore resilience despite China slowdown; Q1 output misses BHP kept its fiscal 2026 output forecast for Western Australia iron ore unchanged at between 284 and 296 million tonnes. Reuters | October 20, 2025 | 4:32 pm
Gold price soars to record ahead of US-China talks, rate cut decision Spot gold rose as much as 2.9% to $4,380.89 an ounce. Staff Writer | October 20, 2025 | 1:35 pm
Copper price approaches record on US-China trade uncertainty In London, the metal traded as high as $10,691.50 a tonne for a 1.5% intraday gain. Staff Writer | October 20, 2025 | 10:48 am
China scraps platinum tax break for state-owned giant Platinum prices on the Shanghai Gold Exchange jumped to a premium of more than 10% to global benchmark on Monday. Bloomberg News | October 20, 2025 | 9:58 am
Column: Five key takeaways from London Metal Exchange Week This year, though, the copper bulls were out in full force in London. Reuters | October 20, 2025 | 9:38 am