October 30, 2025

Angola seeks $4.5 billion for rail link to Zambia’s Copperbelt

The cost estimate for the US-backed rail project is significantly higher than previous ones for the 800-kilometer project.

October 30, 2025

Eurasian Resources, Mercuria sign $100 million copper deal

Mercuria will provide prepayments as part of a three-year supply agreement for copper from the DRC.

October 30, 2025

Ivanhoe Q3 profits shrink on copper mine disruption

During Q3 2025, its Congo copper complex produced 71,226 tonnes of copper concentrate, compared with 112,009 in Q2.

October 30, 2025

China to suspend new REE export controls for 1 year

China won’t be removing the export limits that were introduced in April.

October 29, 2025

Liberia replaces mines minister amid talks on US investments

The decision is part of moves to improve governance and efficiency, the office of President Joseph Boakai said.

October 29, 2025

Mali revokes over 90 mining exploration permits

Companies affected include Harmony Gold, IAMGOLD, Cora Gold, Birimian Gold and Resolute Mining.

October 29, 2025

Glencore’s copper output falls again, down 40% since 2018

While global miners lift copper output, Glencore’s production is expected to fall again to 850,000–875,000 tonnes.

October 28, 2025

First Quantum Minerals copper output up 15% on Kansanshi expansion

First Quantum narrowed its 2025 copper production guidance to 390,000–410,000 tonnes.

October 28, 2025

Kumba hauls more iron ore to port as rail performance improves

The Anglo American unit delivered 10.2 million tonnes to Saldanha port in the quarter, compared to 9.1 million last year.

October 27, 2025

Column: Copper Study Group highlights impact of mine supply hits

Tightness in the mined concentrates segment of the market will act as a hard brake on refined copper production growth in 2026, says International Copper Study Group.