November 25, 2025

GRAPHIC: US set to narrow its rare earth gap, others not so much

China would still supply roughly 60% of the world's key magnet-making rare earths by 2030, according to Reuters analysis.

November 25, 2025

Codelco offers record premiums for 2026 copper sales to China

It offered to supply some buyers at a premium of $335 a ton over London Metal Exchange prices for 2026 annual contracts.

November 25, 2025

Column: Limp COP30 deal matters little in renewables vs fossil battle

What the COP30 did confirm is that the energy transition is increasingly divided into countries that rely on fossil fuels and those that are trying to end reliance.

November 24, 2025

Value of EV battery nickel second highest on record, cobalt at 30-month high

Low LFP-penetration markets, Europe is off to the races in 2025 and US buyers pull forward purchases before subsidies end.

November 24, 2025

China’s Premier launches charm offensive on rare earths at G-20

Beijing will “promote mutually beneficial cooperation and peaceful use of key minerals,” Li Qiang said.

November 24, 2025

Major Indonesia nickel plant cuts output as waste piles up

The rapid expansion of the nickel industry is facing greater local scrutiny in Indonesia, partly due to waste-related concerns.

November 24, 2025

China’s grip on copper sets scene for make-or-break supply talks

Tensions have been building for years, fueled by a rapid expansion of metal-processing capacity that has outpaced mined production.

November 24, 2025

MMG’s deal to buy Anglo’s Brazil nickel assets faces EU regulatory delay

The extension underscores regulatory caution and heightened scrutiny of resource deals with China.

November 24, 2025

Toxic mines put Southeast Asia’s rivers, people at risk, study says

Across mainland Southeast Asia, more than 2,400 mines could be releasing deadly chemicals such as cyanide and mercury into river water, a report says.

November 23, 2025

BHP takes new approach to buy Anglo, adding twist to merger saga

BHP's approach comes just less than three weeks before shareholders of Anglo and Teck are scheduled to vote on the $53 billion merger deal.