July 25, 2025

China lithium futures rise 8% to hit six-month high

The most active lithium carbonate futures in Guangzhou hit the highest since January 21 at 80,520 yuan ($11,244) a metric ton.

July 24, 2025

Column: Copper’s physical tariff trade is rapidly unwinding

The market was betting that tariffs would be set lower and come with a longer lead-time.

July 24, 2025

Six university students drown in China mine accident

The students fell into a flotation cell after protective grates collapsed.

July 24, 2025

China’s ‘lithium capital’ flags permit issues at eight mines

Analyst says the measures will "help the industry clean up excess supply."

July 23, 2025

Zijin leads race to buy Barrick’s Ivory Coast gold mine

The asset is valued at around $300 million and that Zijin is expected to offer significantly more to secure it, Reuters sources say.

July 23, 2025

Lab-grown gems put squeeze on diamond mining industry

Cheap man-made diamonds are making life harder for miners, flooding the market with gems nearly indistinguishable from natural ones.

July 23, 2025

Gem Diamonds to cut jobs, salaries amid industry crisis

It plans to reduce operating costs by $1.4-$1.6 million monthly and cut 20% of it workforce at its Letšeng mine in Lesotho.

July 23, 2025

Glencore workers brace for layoffs on looming Mount Isa shutdown

In an internal memo, Glencore confirmed it is set to shut its final two copper mines in Mount Isa unless the government steps in.

July 22, 2025

China launches inspections to halt excessive coal production

China produced nearly 5 billion tons of its mainstay fuel last year, and is likely to post a seventh straight year of record output in 2025.

July 21, 2025

US rare earth stock cracks top 50 mining companies for the first time

Non-Chinese rare earth producers have been conspicuously absent from mining’s top tier, now worth a collective $1.5 trillion, up $200 billion year to date.