Chinese platinum jewelry demand remains muted, says refiner
Citigroup analysts said last week that Chinese buyers still favor gold over platinum jewelry.
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Peru says large-scale informal copper mining exists and could grow
The government is on alert for large artisanal mining of copper, especially in an area where mineral rights belong to the Las Bambas mine run by China’s MMG.
Barrick CEO talks slimming its gold portfolio
Barrick is positioning itself for a future shaped increasingly by copper, with two key projects to kick off production in 2028.
MTM Critical Metals reports high-grade antimony recovery from US e-waste
This “urban ore” contained 3.13% antimony, a grade more than three times higher than some of the world’s largest primary deposits, the company said.
Global alarms rise as China’s critical mineral export ban takes hold
German automakers became the latest to warn that China's export restrictions threaten to shut down production and rattle their local economies.
Peru expects $4.8B in mining investment this year
Energy and Mines Minister Jorge Montero said copper output will rise slightly to 2.8 million metric tons this year.
First Quantum faces $20M monthly bill for Panama copper mine care
Panamanian Mining Chamber said cost of care plan could be covered by selling copper concentrate stored at the site.
BHP-backed startup delivers first copper at Chile leaching plant
Ceibo and firms such as Jetti Resources and Rio Tinto's Nuton are looking to roll out catalysts for liberating copper from low-grade ore.
Mount Etna erupts, unleashing lava – and possibly hidden minerals
The eruption is the most significant Mount Etna has had since 2014.
