December 3, 2025

China copper smelters, Chile miner in deadlock over fee talks

Annual negotiations between the smelters and Antofagasta have not progressed since initial meetings took place last week.

December 3, 2025

Iron ore shakeup begins as Simandou’s first boat heads for China

The Winning Youth vessel — loaded with iron ore from the $23 billion Simandou mine — set sail on Tuesday evening.

December 3, 2025

Fortescue works with Chinese steelmaker on new green iron technology

The project aims to develop a new technology that will remove the process of pre-treating raw materials.

December 2, 2025

Tin market deficit to tighten — report

Fitch Solutions’ BMI has raised its tin price forecast for 2026 to $35,000/tonne from $32,000/tonne.

December 2, 2025

China issues first batch of streamlined rare earth licences

These new licences, according to sources cited by Reuters, were issued to three of China's leading magnet makers.

December 2, 2025

Column: China built Indonesia’s nickel boom but could yet bust it

China financed and built Indonesia's nickel industry, transforming the country into the world's largest producer in the space of a decade.

December 1, 2025

Silver price climbs to fresh high on supply fears

Spot silver climbed to a new peak of $58.81 per ounce, surpassing last Friday's record by another 3.6%.

December 1, 2025

Kodal ships first spodumene concentrates to China

The company expects the payment to total $24 million, which would be the first revenue generated by its Malian subsidiary.

November 30, 2025

Zijin founder who built the $100 billion Chinese miner retires

Chen Jinghe will step down as chairman after steering the company to the upper echelon of global metals miners.

November 30, 2025

Tianqi keeps door open to international arbitration in SQM fight

The company has been arguing that a deal to give Codelco majority ownership in SQM’s prized Atacama lithium should have gone to a shareholder vote.