June 10, 2025

Column: US aluminum tariffs threaten scrap clash with European Union

Donald Trump's move to double tariffs on aluminum imports heightens the risk of a full-blown scrap war with the European Union.

June 10, 2025

Karelian clears key hurdle for EU’s first diamond mine

The Lahtojoki deposit is said to host high-quality gem diamonds, including rare pink and other coloured stones.

June 9, 2025

Critical Metals releases assay results from Tanbreez rare earth project in Greenland

The Tanbreez project represents one of the largest untapped heavy rare earths deposits outside China.

June 9, 2025

Platinum price surges to highest in four years as market tightens

Platinum price extended its rally for a sixth straight session on Monday.

June 9, 2025

Petra Diamonds rethinks sales tactics as market slump drags on

Due to changes in diamond prices and demand, Petra has stopped regular sales cycles and may delay them when needed.

June 9, 2025

Galantas strikes JV deal to revive Omagh gold mine in Ireland

Agreement with Ocean Partners UK could see Galantas shift its primary focus from Northern Ireland to Scotland.

June 7, 2025

China says it may speed up rare earths application approvals from EU

Price commitment consultations between China and the EU on Chinese-made electric vehicles exported to the EU have also entered a final stage.

June 6, 2025

Some miners “woefully unprepared” for cyberattacks, says ethical hacker

Cyber-attacks on mining companies are growing and costing the mining and energy industries millions of dollars.

June 6, 2025

LME acts to shield aluminum market from huge Mercuria bet

The LME took action after Mercuria’s position in the June contract was consistently far bigger than the aluminum inventories in the exchange’s warehouse system.

June 6, 2025

Falling LME copper stocks inflate premium for nearby contracts

Total copper stocks in the LME warehouse system have halved since mid-February to 132,400 tons, the lowest in almost a year.