November 6, 2025

Study warns deep-sea mining waste threatens marine food chain

Research shows that deep discharge of mining waste must be assessed, as its impact on ocean ecosystems varies and could cause harm.

November 5, 2025

Copper price holds loss as equity rout, strong dollar weigh on metals

The metal traded near $10,650/t on the LME, following the longest losing streak since July in a pullback from last month’s rally to a record.

November 5, 2025

EU, China created special channel to ensure rare earth supplies, commissioner says

On Tuesday, the EU Commission said EU and Chinese officials had discussed general licenses to ease the export of rare earths.

November 4, 2025

MMG hit by EU probe of $500 million Anglo deal

Regulators warned that the Brazil nickel deal threatens the bloc’s stainless-steel industry.

November 4, 2025

Critical Metals secures environmental approvals for Greenland rare earth mine

The only approvals now left for the Tanbreez project are the remaining parts of the mine and closure plan, as well as plans for "specific activities."

November 4, 2025

Putin orders road map for Russian rare earths extraction

Russia says it is also interested in partnering with the US on rare earth projects.

November 3, 2025

Investors call for creation of International Minerals Agency

The group of investors, which together manage or advise on $18 trillion of assets, said the new IMA would be able to monitor global mineral supply and demand.

November 3, 2025

Glencore said to consider shutting Canada’s largest copper plant

Industry sources cited by Reuters have pegged the smelter's annual output at more than 300,000 metric tons.

November 3, 2025

TechMet to add to portfolio, fears Europe losing battle for critical minerals

The privately-held company has stakes in 10 companies and aims to add more within 12 months.

November 3, 2025

Anglo Asian inks sales contract with Trafigura for new copper mine

The sales contract includes a revolving prepayment facility of up to $25 million.