July 31, 2025

Global gold demand up 3% in second quarter as investment jumps, WGC says

Physically backed gold exchange-traded funds recorded their largest semi-annual inflow since the first half of 2020.

July 30, 2025

Eramet adjusts 2025 volume targets after H1 earnings dip

The earnings exclude Eramet's New Caledonian nickel subsidiary SLN, which is being propped up by French government loans.

July 30, 2025

POSCO offers $62M cash for Lithium South assets in Argentina

Lithium South's main asset is the 100%-owned Hombre Muerto North project in Salta province.

July 30, 2025

Trump’s deep-sea mining push defies treaties, stirs alarm

Trump's deep-sea mining push aims to cut reliance on China but has sparked fears of ocean damage and global instability.

July 29, 2025

Finland reclaims mining crown as Canada loses ground

Finland is now the top jurisdiction for mining and exploration, reclaiming its early 2010s status, followed by Nevada and Alaska.

July 25, 2025

High prices stifle gold demand in top Asian hubs; India widens discount

Jewellers were reluctant to purchase gold at current prices or even place orders for production, a dealer in India said.

July 24, 2025

Column: Copper’s physical tariff trade is rapidly unwinding

The market was betting that tariffs would be set lower and come with a longer lead-time.

July 24, 2025

Indonesia discussing strategic management of critical minerals trade

Indonesia is one of only a only a handful of countries to strike a deal with Washington to lower US tariffs.

July 24, 2025

Japan copper smelters face tough talks with global miners over processing fee

Japan also aims to bolster national stockpiles of critical minerals by increasing volumes or expanding target items.

July 23, 2025

Lab-grown gems put squeeze on diamond mining industry

Cheap man-made diamonds are making life harder for miners, flooding the market with gems nearly indistinguishable from natural ones.