September 30, 2025

Freeport to divest 12% of mine to Indonesia, CNBC says

The divestment is part of an agreement to extend the company’s license to operate the Grasberg mine.

September 30, 2025

Nippon Steel buys 30% stake of Canada’s Kami iron ore project

Japan's top steelmaker forms a JV with Champion Iron and Sojitz to secure high-grade ore supplies.

September 29, 2025

Column: Grasberg disaster highlights fragility of copper supply chain

The copper market is long accustomed to unexpected supply hits but the catastrophic events at Grasberg are unprecedented.

September 29, 2025

Japan Gold shares plunge as Barrick alliance ends

Barrick has invested approximately C$23.2 million into the alliance.

September 29, 2025

Glencore investors question strategy as copper bonanza eludes miner

Glencore’s shares have dropped 30% in the past three years, lagging its closest peers.

September 28, 2025

Vietnam traders back gold reforms as draft plan is unveiled

The government has outlined plans to end its monopoly on imports and exports of raw bullion.

September 26, 2025

Copper price records biggest weekly gain since June on supply shortage

China’s top copper smelters are now urging authorities to tighten control over new capacity.

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.