July 23, 2025

Lab-grown gems put squeeze on diamond mining industry

Cheap man-made diamonds are making life harder for miners, flooding the market with gems nearly indistinguishable from natural ones.

July 23, 2025

Freeport-McMoRan still waiting for US copper tariff details, CEO says

The company reported an adjusted profit of 54 cents per share for the three months ended June 30, compared with analysts' average estimate of 45 cents.

July 23, 2025

Gem Diamonds to cut jobs, salaries amid industry crisis

It plans to reduce operating costs by $1.4-$1.6 million monthly and cut 20% of it workforce at its Letšeng mine in Lesotho.

July 22, 2025

Copper price hits new record as tariff deadline looms

The most active September contracts on the CME soared as much as 1.6% to $5.72 per lb., a new all-time high.

July 22, 2025

JV video: Volta Metals partners with US DOE to unlock Ontario’s rare earth & gallium deposits 

Canada is emerging as a key supplier of critical minerals on the geopolitical stage, and Toronto–based explorer Volta Metals (TSX-V: VLTA) is […]

July 22, 2025

Platinum market’s ‘deep’ tightness shows little sign of relief

Spot prices have soared to fresh all-time highs and the implied cost of borrowing the metal for one month has hit the steepest level in data going back to 2002.

July 22, 2025

Aclara seeks state funding for US-Brazil plans

Aclara wants to begin tapping ionic clay deposits in Chile and Brazil by 2028.

July 22, 2025

Copper-laden ships race to reach US ahead of Trump’s 50% tariffs

The shipments represent the final scramble by merchants to cash in on a lucrative arbitrage trade that has upended the global copper market.

July 22, 2025

Gold price climbs 1% on trade uncertainty, US bond weakness

Gold is now roughly $70 off its all-time high of $3,500.05 set in April.

July 22, 2025

Taseko’s Florence copper project 90% complete

The project remains on track to produce first copper cathode by the end of 2025.