May 6, 2025 Private equity deals in mining set to rise on energy transition needs, says S&P Global Global output of most battery metals has been declining due to weak prices, highlighting the need for new investments to grow the supply.
May 5, 2025 Rosatom sues Finnish firms $2.8B over nuclear plant contract The contract to build a 1.2 gigawatt plant with investments estimated at 6.5-7 billion euros was signed in 2013, but the Finnish side terminated it in May 2022.
May 5, 2025 Indonesia’s Danantara in talks with Eramet on nickel deal Danantara and Eramet are looking to acquire a stake in a high pressure acid leach plant in the Weda Bay Industrial Park.
May 5, 2025 Romania’s political shift may jolt mining, US ties Romania has major reserves of rare earths, gold and copper, which have attracted interest from Canadian and American firms.
May 4, 2025 Czech hikers find $680,000 worth of gold coins, jewelry This discovery adds to a series of significant archaeological finds in the Czech Republic.
May 2, 2025 US-China tensions stall Bunge’s $8.2 billion Viterra deal China has yet to approve the deal, with Bunge executives and advisers growing increasingly concerned the political rift will continue to hold up the process.
May 2, 2025 Column: US-Ukraine deal is heavy on symbolism, light on minerals Ukraine's deputy prime minister said she does not expect the jointly-owned Reconstruction Investment Fund to pay out any dividends in the first 10 years.
May 2, 2025 Traders draw down LME copper stocks as Chinese market tightens Traders say that Chinese copper buying has been strong in spite of concerns about the trade war with the US.
May 2, 2025 US, Ukraine may wait decade or more to see revenue from minerals deal Developing mines in countries with established mining sectors such as Canada and Australia can take 10 to 20 years, mining consultants said.
May 1, 2025 US says minerals deal will strengthen Trump in talks with Russia The US and Ukraine signed minerals deal on Wednesday.
Copper price nears $13,000 on tariffs woes, supply strain Mine outages, tariff risks and tight supply push copper toward a milestone despite weakening Chinese demand. December 29, 2025 | 05:51 am
