January 30, 2025 Glencore reports lower metals production in 2024 The company produced 951,600 tonnes of copper in 2024, down 6% from 1.01 million tonnes in 2023.
January 30, 2025 Swiss December gold exports to the US reach highest since March 2022 Switzerland is the world's biggest bullion refining and transit hub.
January 29, 2025 Aluminum price climbs as Europe prepares ban on Russian imports Aluminum prices on the London Metal Exchange rose 2% to $2,624.50 a ton.
January 29, 2025 London gold market queues up to borrow central bank gold after big shipments to US Over the last two months, 12.2 million troy ounces of gold were delivered to COMEX-approved warehouses.
January 29, 2025 London bullion association launches digital database for gold bars The LBMA's "good delivery" list currently includes 66 gold refiners and 82 silver refiners around the globe.
January 29, 2025 China funnelled $57 billion to control critical mineral supply chain A network of at least 26 state-backed banks has helped Beijing tighten its grip on critical minerals over the past two decades.
January 28, 2025 EU to propose Russian aluminum ban in sweeping sanctions package The sanctions package would allow European buyers to import Russian metal under a quota system for a one-year period.
January 28, 2025 Sweden’s LKAB says it could meet 18% of Europe’s rare earth needs with Per Geijer mine The project has resources of around 1.7 million tonnes of rare earth oxides.
January 28, 2025 Cornish Metals secures $70 million to boost South Crofty tin project The fundraising drew support from existing shareholders and the UK’s National Wealth Fund.
January 28, 2025 Newmont ups stake in European exploration partner Ariana Resources This follows Newmont's initial investment of $2.5 million under an alliance formed in 2022.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
