September 26, 2025

Indonesia halts Grasberg operations to search for trapped workers

Two workers have died and five remain missing following a large mudflow earlier this month.

September 26, 2025

China gold discounts hit multi-year lows, other Asian hubs continue purchases

In China, dealers widened discounts to $31-$71 per ounce against global benchmark prices.

September 25, 2025

Goldman lowers copper supply forecast on Grasberg disruption, sees deficit in 2025

Goldman estimates the disruption could lead to as much as 525,000 metric tons of lost copper mine supply.

September 25, 2025

Freeport mine setback risks fraying relations with Indonesia

Grasberg has long been a flashpoint as Jakarta tries to gain a greater say over its resources.

September 25, 2025

Zijin becomes world’s No. 3 miner after reaching $100B valuation

Zijin joins mining heavyweights BHP and Rio Tinto, which have market caps of $140 billion and $111 billion, respectively.

September 24, 2025

Column: Metallurgical coal is set to rise from the doldrums as green steel ambition fades

Metallurgical coal producers have reason for medium- to long-term optimism as supply remains constrained.

September 24, 2025

G7 mulls rare earth price floors, other measures to counter China

According to Reuters, the G7 leaders recently met in Chicago to address their overreliance on Chinese supply.

September 24, 2025

Nevada Lithium surges on critical minerals extraction partnership with Korea’s Hydro

Hydro currently produces battery-grade lithium hydroxide and lithium carbonate with an annual production capacity of 3,600 tonnes.

September 24, 2025

Copper price spikes on Freeport’s Grasberg force majeure

Two workers died in the Sept. 8 accident at Grasberg, and five remain missing.

September 23, 2025

Australia’s Anson signs lithium supply deal with LG Energy Solution

The South Korean battery manufacturer will acquire up to 4,000 dry metric tons annually of lithium carbonate.