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.

January 14, 2025

Aussie junior Minerals 260 to buy gold project from Zijin

ASX-listed junior will scale up with the A$166.5 million deal, which is the first mining acquisition in Australia for 2025.

January 14, 2025

Copper price rises as Trump team’s gradual tariffs plan cools dollar

Copper extended this year’s rally following a report the incoming Trump administration will slowly ramp up trade tariffs.

January 14, 2025

LME on last lap to approve Hong Kong as location for metal storage

Expansion could mean a boost to LME trading volumes if successful.

January 14, 2025

Congo courts Saudi mining investors to help curb China dominance

Congo wants more partnerships with the new investors to limit the risk of relying solely on Chinese investors.