December 30, 2025

Rio, Fortescue change benchmark used for China iron ore pricing

Both Rio and Fortescue will stop using S&P Global Energy Platts Iron Ore Index — the industry’s seaborne benchmark — for term contracts.

December 30, 2025

Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm

Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009.

December 30, 2025

Silver price: Here’s what to watch for after wild ride past $80

Surging investor interest in China has been a key driver of silver prices in recent days.

December 30, 2025

Mercuria signs copper concentrate offtake agreement with Bulgarian miner

The agreement is for 100% of copper concentrate produced at the Ellatzite mine in 2026.

December 30, 2025

Platinum price set for biggest monthly gain in 39 years on EU auto policy boost

After hitting a record high of $2,478.50 per ounce on Monday, the metal is heading for its biggest yearly growth on record of 146%.

December 30, 2025

Russia says stake in gold producer UGC to be put up for public auction soon

In July 2025, a Russian court ruled that the majority stake in UGC should be seized and transferred to the state.

December 30, 2025

South Africa’s last manganese smelter on the brink as high power costs weigh

Transalloys CEO Konstantin Sadovnik says the business has been loss‑making for about three years.

December 30, 2025

Indonesia to cut mining output quotas to support prices

Indonesia is the world's top exporter of thermal coal and nickel products.

December 29, 2025

Indian court halts order redefining mineral-rich Aravalli hills

More than 70 different minerals are found in the mining resources rich Aravalli hills.

December 29, 2025

Codelco, SQM kick off lithium tie-up with board meeting

The NovaAndino Litio company was established after an agreement signed in May 2024 and valid until 2060.