June 24, 2025

Gold price takes a beating on ceasefire news

Gold price falls more than $50 an ounce after Trump's surprise announcement that Israel and Iran had agreed to a complete ceasefire.

June 23, 2025

EU needs rare earths strategic reserves against China threat, commissioner says

Stephane Sejourne said he would launch further tenders this year to promote alternative raw material sources.

June 23, 2025

Copper squeeze deepens as LME stockpiles plunge

Copper is experiencing an historic backwardation as traders react to rapidly falling inventories, potential US tariffs, and a pricing crisis at smelters.

June 23, 2025

Key trader in Trafigura’s nickel nightmare joins Abu Dhabi’s IRH

IRH has been one of the most aggressive buyers of assets in the metals and mining industry in recent years.

June 20, 2025

Niger junta seizes French nuclear giant Orano’s uranium mine

The mine seizure highlights the shift by military-led states in the Sahel region against Western interests.

June 20, 2025

LME imposes new restrictions on holders of large positions

The action was taken to head off the development of a potential "corner" on the market or an "undesirable situation", it said.

June 20, 2025

Orano opposes planned Niger nationalization of its Somair mine

Niger said late on Thursday it planned to nationalize the Somair mine after months of worsening relations.

June 20, 2025

Trafigura backs Euro Sun’s Rovina Valley with $200M financing deal

The financing will provide capital for feasibility work, permitting and pre-development work at the project.

June 20, 2025

ArcelorMittal signs deal to sell steel mill and iron ore mine in Bosnia

The completion of the deal is planned for the third quarter of 2025.

June 19, 2025

Niger to nationalize Somair uranium venture operated by Orano

Orano holds a 63% stake in Somair, while Niger's state-owned Sopamin owns the remainder.