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.

December 5, 2025

Imerys seeks European content rule for EVs to launch €1.8B lithium project

Plans to invest in lithium mining and refining in Europe have faced headwinds due to falling prices.

December 5, 2025

EU’s rare earths push is 10 years late, Boliden CEO says

Europe's lack of self-sufficiency in critical raw materials is a vulnerability that needs to be addressed, Boliden CEO Mikael Staffas said.

December 4, 2025

Mercuria withdraws huge volume of copper from LME as prices soar

The trading house is positioning itself for a global supply crunch fueled by possible US tariffs.

December 4, 2025

Anglo Asian completes first copper concentrate sale to Trafigura

Anglo Asian last month made its first sale to Trafigura -- totalling 2,055 wet tonnes of copper concentrate containing 351 tonnes of metal.

December 4, 2025

Copper price won’t stay above $11,000 for long, says Goldman

The “critically low” inventories outside America could be avoided, the bank said.

December 4, 2025

Eramet eyes manganese, lithium growth in turnaround plan

Company had been pressured by weak metal prices, production setbacks and the buyout of its lithium partner in Argentina.

December 4, 2025

Niger accuses Orano of radioactive pollution as uranium row deepens

Government said Orano could face criminal proceedings for "mass crimes" after authorities reported finding 400 barrels of radioactive core material in Madaouela.

December 4, 2025

Aurubis seeks curbs to keep metal recycling materials in EU

The company advocated for export restrictions and customs duties on an EU level to ensure that recycling materials remained in Europe.