December 2, 2025

Vale, Glencore explore Canada JV in bid to boost copper exposure

The proposed collaboration is to jointly develop a $1.6-$2 billion project at their neighbouring properties in the Sudbury basin.

December 2, 2025

Vale expects iron ore output to rise by up to 3% in 2026

Company forecast its iron ore output to range between 335 million and 345 million metric tons next year.

December 2, 2025

Column: China built Indonesia’s nickel boom but could yet bust it

China financed and built Indonesia's nickel industry, transforming the country into the world's largest producer in the space of a decade.

December 2, 2025

Mali recovers $1.2B in arrears from miners, eyes annual windfall under new code

Audit marks one of the country’s biggest clawbacks from its extractive sector.

December 1, 2025

Silver price retreats from record high on concerns of overheating

The rally in silver – which rose more than 8% over the previous two sessions – has been fueled by bets on prolonged supply tightness.

December 1, 2025

US moves to deepen minerals supply chain in AI race with China

Initiative begins with a meeting on Dec. 12 with Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the Netherlands, the UK, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Australia.

December 1, 2025

Algoma Steel to cease blast furnace operations, lay off 1,000 workers as tariffs bite

The Trump administration's 50% tariffs on foreign steel have significantly restricted access for Canadian producers to the US market.

December 1, 2025

Saudi Arabia launches bidding for 13,000 sq km mineral exploration licences

The Saudi kingdom accelerates efforts to tap deposits estimated at 9.4 trillion riyals ($2.50 trillion).

December 1, 2025

Barrick IPO proposal puts Nevada Gold Mines in M&A spotlight

A spinoff would be attractive to Newmont and Agnico Eagle Mines, Jefferies analysts wrote.

December 1, 2025

Top Zimbabwe gold miner warns higher royalty would hit profits

The company warned that the royalty threatens its flagship Blanket mine.