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.

December 4, 2025

Aurubis seeks curbs to keep metal recycling materials in EU

The company advocated for export restrictions and customs duties on an EU level to ensure that recycling materials remained in Europe.