September 2, 2025

Codelco warns Chile’s copper output may stall at 5.5Mtpa

Codelco is advancing upgrades and ventures, confirming lithium ties with SQM and signing a BHP exploration deal this week.

September 1, 2025

Chinese firm faces $420 million Zambia mine spill damages claims

As much as 1.5 million tons of waste were spilled in the disaster, according to estimates.

September 1, 2025

Iron ore price hits one-week low on narrower steel margins, weak demand

Narrower steel margins, coupled with expectations of lower hot metal output, have put pressure on ore prices.

September 1, 2025

LME copper price near $10,000 amid softer dollar and resilient Chinese demand

Copper price pushed toward the $10,000-per-ton threshold on Monday on the London Metal Exchange.

August 31, 2025

Iron ore price heads for first consecutive monthly advance this year

Iron ore is headed for its first back-to-back monthly gain since 2024 on improving sentiment.

August 29, 2025

China copper smelters see decade-high profits despite challenges

The global copper industry has been facing cut-throat competition with too many firms bidding for not enough ore.

August 29, 2025

Copper price rises on US growth and China recovery signs

The US economy expanded at a 3.3% annualized pace in Q2.

August 29, 2025

Baosteel expects China’s steel exports to stay above 100Mt in 2025

China's steel exports in the first seven months climbed 11.4% to hit a record high.

August 28, 2025

Lynas Rare Earths to raise $488 million after China shock

The company — backed by Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart — will use the funds to streamline existing operations.

August 28, 2025

Chinese lithium prices near three-week low on easing supply concerns

A lithium mine owned by Yongxing Special Materials secured renewal of a safe production licence that was set to expire next week.