October 17, 2025

Rio Tinto ramps up Simandou stockpiles to 2 million tonnes for first shipment

The inaugural shipment is expected to head to China, the world's top steel producer and consumer of over 70% of seaborne iron ore.

October 17, 2025

BHP’s China Jimblebar iron ore stocks rise as trade stalls amid contract talks

Inventories of Jimblebar fines at some Chinese ports have jumped to around 2.6 million metric tons as of October 14, the highest level since July.

October 15, 2025

Top 50 mining companies surge to new record near $2 trillion valuation

The value of the world’s 50 biggest miners surged by more than $450B in a single quarter after a broad-based rally sparked by rampant gold and copper prices.

October 15, 2025

G-7 set to discuss joint response to China curbs on rare earths

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated the US would seek wider support beyond the G-7.

October 15, 2025

US judge set to approve Rio Tinto’s $139M Mongolia mine settlement

The lawsuit relates to Rio's $7 billion underground expansion of the Oyu Tolgoi mine.

October 15, 2025

BHP eyes revival of long-closed copper mines in Arizona

CEO Mike Henry stated Trump's policy changes prompted BHP to boost exploration and reassess dormant assets in Arizona.

October 14, 2025

Gina Rinehart-backed Brazilian rare earth miner raises $78 million

Before entering a trading halt on Monday, Brazilian Rare Earths had a market value of about A$1.24 billion.

October 14, 2025

Nova Minerals skyrockets on Australia-US summit briefing request

Earlier this month, the company was awarded $43.4 million by the US Department of War in support of its proposed antimony operations.

October 14, 2025

Capstone Copper sells 25% of Chile projects to Orion for $360M

Deal lowers Capstone’s upfront costs at Santo Domingo and boosts funding for projects in Chile’s Atacama region.

October 13, 2025

Rio Tinto says strong year-end iron ore push needed as China demand surges

The world's biggest iron ore producer shipped 84.3 million tonnes of the steel-making commodity from its Pilbara operations.