December 5, 2025 Column: China and India import more thermal coal, but price gains may weigh The increase in imports by both China and India came after prices for the main seaborne thermal coal grades dropped to four-year lows in June.
December 4, 2025 US minerals projects seek ‘industrial vision’ from Washington to compete with China Executives from Perpetua Resources, American Rare Earths and Westwin Elements said the US government should release a comprehensive minerals plan.
December 4, 2025 Mercuria withdraws huge volume of copper from LME as prices soar The trading house is positioning itself for a global supply crunch fueled by possible US tariffs.
December 4, 2025 US plans more stakes in minerals companies, Trump official says Executive director of the National Energy Dominance Council says the move is necessary to counter China’s dominance in raw materials.
December 4, 2025 Serra Verde cuts short China offtake deals, approached by Western firms Privately-held Serra Verde renegotiated the Chinese deals and now they conclude at the end of next year.
December 4, 2025 South Africa opens rare new gold mine after record price rally Qala Shallows is South Africa’s first new underground gold mine in 15 years.
December 4, 2025 Zimbabwe gold miners warn higher royalty will boost smuggling A letter was issued by a federation representing more than 450,000 small-scale miners.
December 4, 2025 Solidcore to buy back almost $80M worth of shares from EuroClear The buyback, which will take place on December 19, would be denominated in UAE dirhams.
December 4, 2025 Eramet eyes manganese, lithium growth in turnaround plan Company had been pressured by weak metal prices, production setbacks and the buyout of its lithium partner in Argentina.
December 4, 2025 Niger accuses Orano of radioactive pollution as uranium row deepens Government said Orano could face criminal proceedings for "mass crimes" after authorities reported finding 400 barrels of radioactive core material in Madaouela.
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