April 4, 2025

Gold stocks defy markets

Gold stocks are increasingly standing out in stock markets slammed by Trump’s massive tariffs.

April 4, 2025

Indian delegation to visit Chile seeking stake in SQM’s lithium projects

Several companies are in talks with SQM for stakes of 20% in its Mount Holland and Andover projects in Australia.

April 4, 2025

Rio Tinto amends flight delay policy for Pilbara mine workers, union says

The amendment came after more than 400 workers at the Paraburdoo project signed a majority support petition to initiate bargaining for a collective agreement.

April 4, 2025

Glencore seeks Australian government bailout for local copper assets

The company has approached both Queensland and federal governments about the future of its Mount Isa copper smelter and Townville copper refinery.

April 4, 2025

Malaysia Smelting warns of disrupted tin output after gas blast

The flagship Port Klang smelter can produce 60,000 tonnes of tin metal a year, according to the company.

April 4, 2025

US tariff blitz bolsters Goldman’s bearish view on iron ore

Goldman expects steel exports will fall by around 15% in 2025.

April 4, 2025

Zambia says copper output may rise to almost 1 million tons in 2025

Copper output in Africa's second-largest producer of the metal is being boosted by revival of mines.

April 4, 2025

US tariffs set to cripple India’s diamond industry, hurting jobs, exports

US takes more than 30% of India's jewellery exports.

April 4, 2025

China hits back at US tariffs with rare earth export controls

China placed export restrictions on key rare earth elements on Friday as part of its sweeping response to President Donald Trump's tariffs.

April 3, 2025

Mining consolidation to speed up as Chinese demand growth slows

However, full-scale mergers and acquisitions activity among diversified miners could be hampered for now, investors said at a CESCO event this week.