February 12, 2025 McEwen Copper requests major tax breaks for Los Azules mine in Argentina McEwen plans to invest $2.7 billion in the Los Azules mine.
February 12, 2025 China tightens rules on new copper smelters to curb overcapacity China has tightened requirements for building new copper smelters, in its latest attempt to curb relentless capacity expansion.
February 12, 2025 Lithium stocks drop as CATL’s refinery restart weighs on prices The refinery reopening should be negative for lithium sector share prices, and the spot price, analysts said.
February 12, 2025 South Korea’s mint halts gold bar sales as supply tightens The move comes as traders worldwide rush to deliver bullion to the US ahead of potential tariffs on the metal.
February 12, 2025 Ukrainian graphite mine hopes for Trump deal, but say returns won’t be instant Trump seeks $500 billion in Ukraine minerals deal.
February 12, 2025 Evolution Mining hits over four-year high after profit beats estimates The company said it is on track to deliver its fiscal year 2025 production forecast of 710,000-780,000 ounces of gold.
February 12, 2025 Mexico and US will discuss steel tariffs later this week, president says Mexico will send a message to the United States regarding the 25% tariff on steel and aluminum.
February 12, 2025 First Quantum will not rush into sale of Zambian copper mines stake The Canadian miner wants to secure a long-term partner at its Zambian mines.
February 12, 2025 BHP names Ross McEwan to replace Ken MacKenzie as chairman McEwan is a former CEO of National Australia Bank.
February 11, 2025 Cyclone Zelia strengthens off Australia’s major iron ore hub A tropical cyclone is expected to cross the coast on Friday, bringing heavy rain and damaging wind gusts to the nation’s major iron ore export hub.
Copper price: Strains deepen as global smelting activity hits decade low Copper prices are under renewed pressure after satellite data showed 1.2 million tonnes of January smelter capacity outside China went idle. February 12, 2026 | 11:01 am
