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.
December 21, 2025 Over 60% of critical minerals demand met through global trade: IEF The IEF report predicts global demand for copper, nickel, cobalt, lithium and rare earths rising from 28 million tonnes in 2021 to nearly 41 million by 2040.
December 19, 2025 BHP puts Anglo in ‘rearview mirror’ as CEO eyes Canada copper “I’m hopeful that in five years time, 10 years time, there’ll be further investments that we can make into Canadian resources,” Mike Henry said.
December 18, 2025 MEGAMINES: Top 10 most capital intensive bulk mining projects When these stomach-churning capital outlays start to produce returns, they do so in spades and over generations.
December 18, 2025 US development-finance agency targets AI, minerals in expansion A key priority for the DFC’s expanded efforts will be critical minerals, especially in mid-stream processing projects.
December 18, 2025 Australia lifts commodity export outlook on iron ore, gold price The value of all raw material shipments will be A$383 billion in the year through June 2026.
December 18, 2025 Brian Gilbertson, South Africa dealmaker who led BHP, dies at 82 He helped build BHP Billiton Ltd. before his departure as chief executive officer in 2003.
December 17, 2025 Global lithium prices spike but remain below 2024 average, says Cochilco The average price to date is $9,306/ton, 24% lower than the $12,296 registered in 2024.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
