January 16, 2025

Rio Tinto and Glencore discussed potential merger

A $160 billion Rio Tinto-Glencore combination makes sense in a copper-centric world, but we've been here before.

January 16, 2025

Rio Tinto, Glencore discussed mining’s biggest-ever potential merger

Combining the two businesses would potentially create a behemoth to leapfrog longstanding industry leader BHP Group.

January 16, 2025

Societe Generale plans partial return to gold trading

The French bank resigned as a market maker for gold at the London Bullion Market Association in 2019.

January 16, 2025

Greek Metlen expands alumina output to extract critical mineral gallium

The company plans to launch gallium production in 2027 and eventually produce 50 tons a year.

January 15, 2025

Column: Copper’s early-year rally leaves investors unimpressed

Doctor Copper has started 2025 with a spring in his step after a year when the early bull party was followed by a prolonged hangover.

January 15, 2025

Value of 50 biggest mining companies drops by $126 billion

The world’s biggest miners are now worth $1.35 trillion after losing a combined $126 billion over the course of 2024 as the copper rally faded and gold stocks once again…

January 15, 2025

Aluminum price rallies with possible EU ban on Russian supplies

Kremlin says EU sanctions on Russian aluminum would risk destabilizing a ‘fragile’ global market.

January 15, 2025

US copper, platinum prices roiled as traders weigh risk of tariffs

Metals including copper, silver and platinum have seen a sharp price dislocation between London and New York.

January 15, 2025

Kremlin says EU sanctions on Russian aluminum would risk destabilizing a ‘fragile’ global market

Reuters reported that the EU intends to propose a ban on imports of Russian primary aluminum.

January 15, 2025

Hummingbird reaches $16.4 million deal with Mali over Yanfolila mine

Hummingbird will also waive value-added tax credit claims worth another $16 million in return for the renewal of key exploration permits.