October 16, 2025 Mining Metrics: Volatility and liquidity define the markets Markets are closing out the week on steadier ground after a volatile few days driven by earnings, geopolitics, and gold’s record-breaking rally. […]
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.
Japan sets sail on rare earth hunt as China tightens supplies The month-long mission of the test vessel Chikyu near Minamitori Island will mark the world's first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth seabed sludge. January 11, 2026 | 04:22 pm
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am