January 16, 2025 Zijin to buy 25% stake in Chinese lithium miner for $1.87 billion The deal would grant Zijin controlling rights in Zangge Mining, which operates in the mineral-rich western region of Qinghai.
January 15, 2025 US bans imports from 37 Chinese firms over forced labor charge The Biden administration has added 37 companies from China’s mining, solar and textile sectors to its list of those banned from exporting to the US.
January 15, 2025 Column: Copper’s early-year rally leaves investors unimpressed Doctor Copper has started 2025 with a spring in his step after a year when the early bull party was followed by a prolonged hangover.
January 15, 2025 Canada wants G-7 talks on metals pricing to counter China’s sway Canada has been thinking about supporting investment through measures such as pricing floors to address alleged market manipulation.
January 15, 2025 China State Grid plans record $89 billion spend amid green surge The grid operator for roughly 80% of the nation.
January 15, 2025 Value of 50 biggest mining companies drops by $126 billion The world’s biggest miners are now worth $1.35 trillion after losing a combined $126 billion over the course of 2024 as the copper rally faded and gold stocks once again…
January 15, 2025 Congo jails three Chinese citizens in illegal mining crackdown The Chinese citizens were sentenced to seven years in prison after they were arrested in possession of gold bars and $400,000 in cash.
January 15, 2025 US copper, platinum prices roiled as traders weigh risk of tariffs Metals including copper, silver and platinum have seen a sharp price dislocation between London and New York.
January 14, 2025 MMG to resume work at Queensland mine with fire threat contained The Chinese miner said the fire at the Dugald River zinc mine will not have any material impact on its production outlook.
January 14, 2025 Mitsubishi quits China metal trading after copper fraud The company will stop buying and selling refined metals and mineral resources in the Chinese spot market.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
