December 9, 2025

Greenland grants 30-year licence to EU-backed graphite project

The Amitsoq project is host to one of the world's highest-grade graphite deposits.

December 8, 2025

Germany’s top diplomat sees progress in China rare earth talks

Relations between Germany and China have been strained since Merz took office in May promising to take a tougher line with Beijing.

December 8, 2025

Copper price climbs to fresh high on China outlook boost

Futures on the London Metal Exchange climbed as much as 1.3% to $11,771 a ton.

December 8, 2025

Global scramble for critical minerals to shape markets in 2026: BMI

BMI sees tight supply, industrial policy and critical minerals competition steering mining investment in 2026.

December 7, 2025

Silver, copper eclipse gold as top metals bets on supply fears

Since bullion hit a record on Oct. 20, it’s moved mostly sideways, while silver has gained more than 11% to a fresh record and copper has climbed almost 9%.

December 7, 2025

Column: Will the real Doctor Copper please step forward?

Copper's bull run is as much about market fracture as it is about a straightforward supply crunch.

December 5, 2025

EU risks slow demise of aluminum industry if carbon tax not scrapped, Constellium CEO says

The upcoming tax - coupled with concerns over supply - has pushed up European premiums for physical metal to a 10-month high.

December 5, 2025

Silver reserves in London vaults rise 3.5% in November, says LBMA

There were also 8,907 metric tons of gold held, up 0.6% from October.

December 5, 2025

Mercuria JV to market half a million tons of Congo’s copper

Switzerland’s Mercuria will provide operational support, including logistics, financing, market access, and expertise.

December 5, 2025

Copper price extends record run as Citi makes bullish call

Futures on the London Metal Exchange rose as much as 2.2% to $11,705 a ton.