October 24, 2025

Iron ore price faces mounting pressure as $100 support looks rocky

Data from Chinese consultancy Mysteel showed an increase in iron ore inventories at mills and ports.

October 24, 2025

CMOC to invest $1.1B to expand Congo copper mine

The KFM copper mine expansion will add about 100,000 metric tons of output per year.

October 24, 2025

Column: LME zinc turns wild after bears sleep-walk into squeeze

The zinc market has been sleep-walking towards this storm for several months.

October 23, 2025

BHP sells iron ore cargoes to China buyers despite curbs

At least four shipments, including popular Mining Area C and Newman fines, were taken by buyers including state-run and private merchants.

October 23, 2025

Insight: China strikes at West’s softest rare earths spot

The world will have to cope with disruption risks from China's rare earths dominance for longer, writes Reuters columnist Robyn Mak.

October 23, 2025

Rio Tinto moves to slash Chinalco stake via asset deal

Assets for swap may include Rio's Simandou iron ore project, the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine and its titanium business.

October 23, 2025

China and US ‘just flexing muscles’ over critical metals, BHP chair says

Australia is quite well positioned to support the US as it tries to derisk its critical mineral supply chain, CEO Mike Henry said.

October 23, 2025

World Diamond Council head says lab-grown gems losing their sparkle

Lab-grown diamond prices are collapsing due to increased production in China and India, undermining confidence in synthetic gems.

October 22, 2025

Zinc price rises for third day with LME gripped by supply squeeze

Inventories tracked by the bourse dropped for a sixth day, nearing historic lows struck in 2023.

October 22, 2025

Angola’s first major copper mine to start production next week

The Tetelo mine, owned by China's Shining Star Icarus, is expected to produce 25,000 tonnes of copper concentrate annually in the first two years.