March 28, 2025

Zelenskiy cautious on new minerals deal but says past US aid was not a loan

The Ukraine President said America's proposal was "entirely different" from an earlier framework agreement that he had been set to sign.

March 28, 2025

US pushing more expansive minerals deal with Ukraine

Under the proposal Kyiv would contribute to joint fund all income from use of natural resources.

March 27, 2025

Greece’s Metlen sees gallium production at 50t in 2028, enough to cover EU needs

The Greek company plans to invest 300 million euros in the extraction of gallium from raw materials.

March 27, 2025

Citi cuts copper price forecast, sees 25% US import tariff in second quarter

Citi lowered its three-month price outlook to $9,500 per tonne, down from $10,000 per tonne.

March 27, 2025

Deep-sea mining scars remain after 40 years, but life returning

Scientists returned to a 1979 Pacific Ocean mining test site, revealing long-term sediment changes and mixed impacts on deep-sea life.

March 26, 2025

KGHM fourth-quarter net result swings to profit

Poland's biggest copper miner posted on Wednesday a net profit of 1.56 billion zlotys.

March 26, 2025

Copper price touches new high as traders predict $12,000

The most-traded contract on the COMEX rallied to a new high of $5.3740 per lb, or about $11,840 per tonne.

March 26, 2025

Mercuria bets big on copper in bid to rival oil trading

The Swiss commodities trader aims to acquire more mine stakes as it secures copper supplies, challenging larger competitors.

March 25, 2025

Trafigura starts strategic review of Australian smelting assets

The trading group is launching a strategic review of its struggling Nyrstar zinc and lead smelting assets.

March 25, 2025

NYSE-parent plans to launch battery metals derivatives this year

Intercontinental Exchange plans to launch derivatives in nickel, cobalt and lithium spodumene in London later this year.