January 16, 2025

Rio Tinto and Glencore discussed potential merger

A $160 billion Rio Tinto-Glencore combination makes sense in a copper-centric world, but we've been here before.

January 16, 2025

Rio Tinto, Glencore discussed mining’s biggest-ever potential merger

Combining the two businesses would potentially create a behemoth to leapfrog longstanding industry leader BHP Group.

January 15, 2025

Rio Tinto’s iron ore shipments slip, sees global economic resilience

The company shipped 328.6 million tonnes of iron ore from Pilbara in 2024.

January 15, 2025

Value of 50 biggest mining companies drops by $126 billion

The world’s biggest miners are now worth $1.35 trillion after losing a combined $126 billion over the course of 2024 as the copper rally faded and gold stocks once again…

January 14, 2025

MMG to resume work at Queensland mine with fire threat contained

The Chinese miner said the fire at the Dugald River zinc mine will not have any material impact on its production outlook.

January 14, 2025

Arafura Rare Earths gets $124 million boost from Australia

The investment is intended to assist the company develop the facility at the Nolans project site in Australia’s Northern Territory.

January 8, 2025

Fortescue partners with China Baowu to tackle steel industry decarbonization

Fortescue also aims to make all its iron ore products green by 2030.

January 7, 2025

Stubbornly resilient lithium supply remains hurdle to recovery

Lithium prices have plunged since late 2022 on oversupply and slower-than-expected growth in electric vehicle demand.

January 6, 2025

Syrah Resources secures loan waiver amid Mozambique unrest

The company suspended operations at its flagship graphite mine in December.

January 4, 2025

Forecast: What will impact gold prices in 2025?

A range of economic and political issues seem likely to keep investors interested in adding gold to their portfolios.