September 25, 2025

Congo seeks to tap more gold with new mines amid soaring prices

The country says it loses 60 tons of gold a year to smuggling.

September 25, 2025

China’s top copper smelters call for action against new capacity

A rapid expansion in global copper-smelting capacity has torpedoed the fees processors can charge, forcing them below zero.

September 25, 2025

Nippon Steel sees small gap with Washington over US Steel’s golden share authority

Japan's top steelmaker closed its $14.9 billion acquisition of US Steel in June.

September 25, 2025

Freeport mine setback risks fraying relations with Indonesia

Grasberg has long been a flashpoint as Jakarta tries to gain a greater say over its resources.

September 24, 2025

US plans to use emergency powers to save more coal plants

The Trump administration has prioritized expanding the use of a coal and argued that the closure of fossil fuel-powered plants threatens the grid.

September 24, 2025

Column: Metallurgical coal is set to rise from the doldrums as green steel ambition fades

Metallurgical coal producers have reason for medium- to long-term optimism as supply remains constrained.

September 24, 2025

Chile to curb budget growth as Codelco ramps up recovery, minister says

State-run Codelco, the world's largest copper miner, seeks to recover from recent production problems.

September 24, 2025

Aris Mining reports safe recovery of all workers at Colombia mine

Of the 23 workers trapped, five were Aris employees who were conducting a routine monthly review of mine operations.

September 24, 2025

Congo sticking to cobalt export quotas, keen to boost processing

Miners will be allowed to ship up to 18,125 tons of cobalt for the rest of 2025, with annual caps of 96,600 tons in 2026 and 2027.

September 24, 2025

Aurubis starts production at US copper recycling plant

Production will include 70,000 tons of high-grade blister copper with purity of 98-99%.