April 4, 2025

China hits back at US tariffs with rare earth export controls

China placed export restrictions on key rare earth elements on Friday as part of its sweeping response to President Donald Trump's tariffs.

April 3, 2025

Mining consolidation to speed up as Chinese demand growth slows

However, full-scale mergers and acquisitions activity among diversified miners could be hampered for now, investors said at a CESCO event this week.

April 3, 2025

Trump’s tariffs shake markets, threaten metals trade

The tariffs include a universal 10% levy on imports and targeted measures on 60 countries, marking a major shift in trade policy.

April 3, 2025

Trump’s policies to spur further central bank gold buying

Central banks bought over 1,000 tons of gold annually since 2022.

April 2, 2025

Appian completes $420M Brazil copper mine sale to Chinese group

The sale marks Appian's 13th successful exit after building up mining assets.

April 1, 2025

Global battery market entering new phase with high demand, low prices – IEA

According to the IEA, global battery demand reached a historic milestone of 1 terawatt-hours last year, with annual electric car sales rising by 25% to 17 million.

April 1, 2025

Trump eyes executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining

The move would enable miners to bypass the ISA and obtain permits from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

March 31, 2025

MMG seeks to reassure investors amid Peru ‘illegal’ copper boom

The statement follows reports of a large, informal mine being run by local communities on the Sulfobamba area of the Las Bambas concession.

March 29, 2025

China’s mining investment under Belt and Road Initiative sets new record – report

China's overseas mining investment under its Belt and Road Initiative hit another peak last year at $21.4 billion.

March 28, 2025

China tightens rules on alumina expansion to tackle overcapacity

Companies won’t be allowed to build new alumina plants in heavily polluted areas, according to an aluminum industry development plan.