December 30, 2025

Robex shareholders approve $1.45B merger with Predictive Discovery

About 94.54% of votes cast backed the deal.

December 30, 2025

Rio, Fortescue change benchmark used for China iron ore pricing

Both Rio and Fortescue will stop using S&P Global Energy Platts Iron Ore Index — the industry’s seaborne benchmark — for term contracts.

December 30, 2025

ISA rules leave seabed mining stuck without benefit sharing

Legal experts say deep-sea mining cannot start until the ISA agrees how profits from the global seabed would be shared.

December 29, 2025

Copper price plunges in New York after hitting new high in London

Wild swings in the copper price continues going into 2026 after a 35% rise this year.

December 26, 2025

Historic gold, silver price rally continues

Gold, silver and platinum jumped to all-time highs on Friday, extending a historic end-of-year rally.

December 24, 2025

Copper price: Most popular stories of 2025

Copper is on course for its biggest annual gain since 2009 and articles about the metal were read more than 2.5 million times this year.

December 24, 2025

Rio Tinto to change index for some iron ore settlement, client notice

Rio Tinto has been using the Platts indices to settle its flagship products in annual contracts and spot market.

December 23, 2025

Copper price tops $12,000 for first time on tariffs, supply woes

Copper prices exceed $12,000 a tonne for the first time on record due to mine disruptions and tariffs, despite weak demand in China.

December 22, 2025

Copper’s tight supply and tariff risks set for a volatile 2026

Analysts warn structural deficits may start in 2026 as copper hits records, demand accelerates and supply struggles to keep up.

December 22, 2025

Dalian iron ore extends gains on tight BHP supply, firmer hot metal production

Dalian iron ore futures rose for a fifth session due to tight supply from BHP's Jimblebar and Jingbao fines, plus strong China production.