April 4, 2025

Glencore seeks Australian government bailout for local copper assets

The company has approached both Queensland and federal governments about the future of its Mount Isa copper smelter and Townville copper refinery.

April 3, 2025

Mining consolidation to speed up as Chinese demand growth slows

However, full-scale mergers and acquisitions activity among diversified miners could be hampered for now, investors said at a CESCO event this week.

April 3, 2025

Trump’s tariffs shake markets, threaten metals trade

The tariffs include a universal 10% levy on imports and targeted measures on 60 countries, marking a major shift in trade policy.

April 3, 2025

Copper price plummets amid fears of Trump tariffs hurting demand

Most major copper producers also saw significant losses in the stock market.

April 3, 2025

Galan Lithium rejects $150M bid for Argentine projects

The Australian lithium explorer dismissed the bid as "opportunistic" and "undervalued," claiming it doesn't reflect its assets' potential.

April 2, 2025

BHP considered separation of iron ore, coal: Reuters

BHP is currently the third-largest producer of iron ore and a major producer of met coal.

April 1, 2025

Norway sovereign wealth fund to vote against Rio Tinto dual-listing review resolution

Norges Bank, the world's largest sovereign wealth fund, is the seventh biggest shareholder in London-listed Rio Tinto.

April 1, 2025

Rare yellow diamond found at Rio Tinto’s Diavik mine

The 158.20-carat rock is one of only five yellow diamonds weighing more than 100 carats ever found at Diavik in its 22-year history. 

April 1, 2025

Trump eyes executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining

The move would enable miners to bypass the ISA and obtain permits from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

March 31, 2025

Codelco regains title as world’s top copper producer

Chile’s state-owned miner produced 1.44 million tonnes of copper last year.