December 10, 2025 Mali clears domestic arrears after back payment from miners Mali has ordered the payment of 312 billion CFA francs ($554 million) to local companies.
December 10, 2025 Trump demands on mining, China snarl US-Indonesia trade deal Indonesia is resisting US trade deal demands that it fears would restrain its independence, particularly in critical minerals and energy that risk […]
December 10, 2025 Ford suppliers receive China’s new streamlined rare earth licences Ford appears to be the first foreign customer to acknowledge that suppliers have received approvals under the streamlined system.
December 10, 2025 Copper output from Codelco falls 14% in October Meanwhile production at Escondida mine, the world's largest copper mine, climbed 11.7%.
December 10, 2025 Indonesia sets rules to fine miners operating in forest areas Earlier this week, the task force ordered dozens of companies in palm oil cultivation and mining to pay fines totalling 38.62 trillion rupiah.
December 10, 2025 Gold price rally drives global surge in illegal mining Artisanal and small-scale gold mining has likely risen to about 30% of global supply, the World Gold Council estimates.
December 10, 2025 Indonesia to levy gold export duties from December 23 Minted bars will face the lowest duties, while the highest duties are set for dore, or semi-pure ingots.
December 10, 2025 Kazakhmys says it will have new controlling shareholder Company ranks 20th in the world in terms of copper concentrate production.
December 10, 2025 Australia’s mining competitiveness at risk from excessive regulation, says Rinehart She pointed to a 2024 report by the Minerals Council of Australia that estimated 80% of potential mining projects are abandoned.
December 10, 2025 Chinese gold miner to buy 50% of St Barbara unit for $245M The subsidiary would hold an 80% stake in the Simberi gold project in Papua New Guinea.
Ardea Resources secures up to $700M funding for Kalgoorlie nickel project Project received letters of support for a potential funding of up to A$1 billion ($699.90 million), separately from Export Finance Australia and the Export-Import Bank of the United States. February 04, 2026 | 03:19 pm
Argentina signs critical minerals deal with US, foreign ministry says The ministry said in a statement that the initiative is expected to drive significant economic growth for Argentina. February 04, 2026 | 02:22 pm