December 5, 2025

Codelco, Rio Tinto push forward lithium venture, easing jitters

Companies met this week to discuss the early-stage Maricunga lithium project, as well as two copper exploration project in Chile.

December 5, 2025

Big-spending SQM joins Chile’s hybrid bond boom

Lithium giant has become the third Chilean company to sell hybrid notes in the local market in the past four months.

December 5, 2025

Silver reserves in London vaults rise 3.5% in November, says LBMA

There were also 8,907 metric tons of gold held, up 0.6% from October.

December 5, 2025

Peru’s informal diggers get permit extension through next year

Temporary permits are meant to allow small-scale diggers to continue working while they formalize their operations.

December 5, 2025

US vows over $1 billion for Congo critical minerals supply chain

Under the US-Congo strategic partnership, Congo has committed to shipping more of its minerals west toward the Atlantic Ocean over Angola’s Lobito railway corridor.

December 5, 2025

Mercuria JV to market half a million tons of Congo’s copper

Switzerland’s Mercuria will provide operational support, including logistics, financing, market access, and expertise.

December 5, 2025

Imerys seeks European content rule for EVs to launch €1.8B lithium project

Plans to invest in lithium mining and refining in Europe have faced headwinds due to falling prices.

December 5, 2025

Gold-backed ETF holdings set month-end record as metal rises

Total holdings by ETFs increased to 3,932 tons at the end of November, a sixth consecutive month of growth.

December 5, 2025

EU’s rare earths push is 10 years late, Boliden CEO says

Europe's lack of self-sufficiency in critical raw materials is a vulnerability that needs to be addressed, Boliden CEO Mikael Staffas said.

December 5, 2025

Adani, Hindalco seek Peru copper assets as demand surges

India, the world's fastest-growing major economy, has urged its mining companies to invest overseas.