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.
April 3, 2025 Kazakhstan says it has discovered 20-million-tonne rare earth metals deposit If confirmed, the deposit would place Kazakhstan behind only China and Brazil by size of reserves.
April 3, 2025 Bolivia wildcat mining clash sees explosions as six reported dead The incident started early in the morning in the municipality of Sorata, 150 km north from the capital, La Paz.
April 3, 2025 Trump envoy says US-Congo mining and security deal moving ahead Congo President Felix Tshisekedi is hoping US interest in Congo’s minerals will encourage the country to back his government.
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