October 16, 2025

Codelco hikes 2026 European copper premium to record $345/t

The record high premium is due to fears of copper shortages next year.

October 16, 2025

Canada threatens Stellantis with legal action over plan to shift output to US

Stellantis announced a $13 billion investment in the US, a move it said would bring five new models to the market.

October 15, 2025

Column: China can only fire the big gun of refined metals restrictions once

The ultimate risk for China is that in cutting off Western buyers from refined metals it would risk eventually destroying its own industry.

October 15, 2025

Top 50 mining companies surge to new record near $2 trillion valuation

The value of the world’s 50 biggest miners surged by more than $450B in a single quarter after a broad-based rally sparked by rampant gold and copper prices.

October 15, 2025

Chinese copper smelters plan exports after surge in LME prices

Two major smelters are arranging as much as 25,000 tons of spot shipments to bonded warehouses and Asian depots monitored by the LME.

October 15, 2025

Japan, Spain and South Korea warn over unsustainable copper processing fees

Copper smelters worldwide are grappling with falling processing fees and shrinking margins amid tight concentrate supply.

October 15, 2025

Royal Mint warns of delivery delays as Londoners rush for silver

A global surge in demand for precious metals has boosted silver prices by more than 80% in London’s wholesale market this year.

October 15, 2025

G-7 set to discuss joint response to China curbs on rare earths

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated the US would seek wider support beyond the G-7.

October 15, 2025

Copper Mark to unify ESG standards for metal producers

The organization is moving to develop a single mining standard across various metal supply chains and form a new board with wider representation.

October 15, 2025

Kenya in talks with BOE to store gold it seeks to purchase

Others in the region including Zambia and Ghana are already building reserves, while Rwanda and Uganda plan to follow suit.