May 30, 2025

China signals softer stance on rare earth export curbs

While a handful of licences have been granted, including to some Volkswagen suppliers, Indian automakers say they have received none.

May 30, 2025

Trump spurs questions about safety of Germany’s gold in New York

One-third of Germany's gold reserves is stored at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

May 30, 2025

Column: Cobalt Holdings bets the battery metal’s fortunes have turned

The metals investor is betting that the worst is over for the cobalt market.

May 29, 2025

Kazatomprom’s Q1 profit fell to $238 million

The miner increased uranium production in Q1 by 11% year-on-year.

May 29, 2025

Glencore’s $22B assets shift sets stage for mining mega-merger

By centralizing key assets in one jurisdiction, Glencore paves the way for a potential deal with a rival mining giant.

May 28, 2025

Copper price must double to meet future mining needs — study

The problem isn't about finding enough in the ground, but the rate at which copper is mined, according to a recent study.

May 28, 2025

Indonesia sovereign wealth funds, Eramet to create nickel investment platform

Eramet is expected to provide technical expertise on mining.

May 28, 2025

China may relax rare earth export curbs for some chip companies

In April, China put seven rare earths and related products on an export control list.

May 28, 2025

Diamond mining industry cracks under pressure

The global diamond industry is reeling from plunging revenues, halted operations, and doubts about its relevance.

May 27, 2025

Glencore buys Russian copper on LME to feed tight Chinese market

In the past three trading sessions there have been requests for delivery of about 15,000 tons of copper from LME warehouses in Rotterdam, according to exchange data.