May 14, 2025

EU must set aside over 10 billion euros for key minerals, says agency head

The bloc has set 2030 targets for 34 minerals such as lithium and copper.

May 13, 2025

Hedge funds drop lawsuits against LME over nickel crisis

The move means the exchange, which sparked fury by canceling $12 billion in trades after nickel prices surged due to a short squeeze, has faced down some $600 million in…

May 13, 2025

Orano files lawsuit over staff detention in Niger

Orano said it had been unable to contact its mining director in Niger, who was taken to the headquarters of the country's external intelligence agency.

May 13, 2025

De Beers secretly sells discounted diamonds to selected traders

The company has been selling the stones at a 10% to 20% discount to its set prices.

May 13, 2025

China issues first rare earth magnet export permits, includes Volkswagen suppliers

China has issued export permits to at least four rare earth magnet producers.

May 12, 2025

RANKED: World’s top 20 largest gold mines

A turbulent trade war that could reconfigure the global economy has spotlighted gold's strategic importance.

May 12, 2025

Minmetals unit sets sight on global potash assets with bid for Australian miner

A unit of the state-owned miner plans to invest $300 million to take control of Highfield Resources.

May 12, 2025

Cobalt Holdings plans London’s biggest mining IPO since 2022

Cobalt Holding is seeking $230M from its IPO, potentially the largest in the sector since Ithaca Energy Plc raised around $300M in late 2022.

May 12, 2025

Zijin Mining said to pick banks for gold unit’s Hong Kong listing

State-run company said in April it planned to apply for the spinoff and Hong Kong listing.

May 11, 2025

Norway’s wealth fund to engage Rio Tinto, South32 over environmental concerns

The council pointed to concerns over the companies' involvement in the Mineração Rio do Norte joint venture, a significant bauxite mine in the Amazon rainforest.