October 29, 2025

Russians are hoarding gold equal to Spain reserves, study shows

The metal has become one of the nation’s most popular savings options during the past four years.

October 29, 2025

Copper price hits record in London on supply worries

Three-month future contracts rose to as high as $11,146 on the LME.

October 29, 2025

Rio CEO steps up push to streamline sprawling miner

Simon Trott said a model built around aluminum, lithium, copper and iron ore would help the group “move faster, make better decisions and perform at our best.”

October 29, 2025

EU urged to boost critical minerals push amid China curbs

Energy security group calls for a permanent investment network to reduce dependence on Beijing and speed up green transition.

October 29, 2025

Glencore’s copper output falls again, down 40% since 2018

While global miners lift copper output, Glencore’s production is expected to fall again to 850,000–875,000 tonnes.

October 28, 2025

First Quantum Minerals copper output up 15% on Kansanshi expansion

First Quantum narrowed its 2025 copper production guidance to 390,000–410,000 tonnes.

October 28, 2025

Stake in 186-kg gold cube may be sold in Austrian insolvency

Using the current market price of $3,962 an ounce, the value of the gold in the entire cube would be around $23 million.

October 28, 2025

Gold price to test $5,000 in 2026, consultancy says

Metals Focus sees gold prices averaging $4,560/oz. next year.

October 28, 2025

Canada to work with G7 partners to secure critical mineral supply deals, minister says

Some of the announcements expected this week from the G7 meeting will be on stockpiling of critical minerals and investments in new mining operations.

October 28, 2025

Anglo American posts 9% drop in copper output in first nine months

Anglo still expects to produce 690,000-750,000 tons of copper and raised its iron numbers.