Copper price volatility to persist on tariff risks
The global copper market has resembled a rollercoaster ride in recent weeks. After surging to a record high in late March amid concerns over U.S. tariffs, the metal quickly plunged…
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Rio Tinto extracts first gallium in Quebec
Rio Tinto (NYSE, LSE, ASX: RIO) has produced its first primary gallium from bauxite processed in Quebec, marking a key milestone in its partnership with Indium Corp. of central New…
Private equity mining deals to rise: S&P Global
Private equity deals in the mining sector are expected to grow as demand for minerals essential to the global energy transition continues to rise, S&P Global says in a new report….
Gold Fields to buy Gold Road in $2.4B deal
Gruyere gold mine joint venture partners Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources reach agreement on a friendly deal to consolidate ownership.
Lundin/BHP’s first Filo copper resource ranks Chile project among world’s largest
Lundin Mining (TSX: LUN) says an initial mineral resource estimate shows its jointly owned Filo del Sol project in Chile’s Atacama region would rank among the world’s 10 largest producing…
TriStar Gold’s Brazil project nearly doubles in value
TriStar Gold (TSXV: TSG; US-OTC: TSGZF) has released a new prefeasibility study (PFS) for its flagship Castelo de Sonhos gold project in Brazil’s Pará state with updated cost estimates and…
Czech hikers find $680,000 in gold coins, jewelry
Two people hiking in Czech Republic’s Krkonose Mountains have discovered a cache of gold coins and jewelry about a century old that local experts estimate to be worth over $680,000…
US seeks Congo-Rwanda peace deal in 2 months: Reuters
The United States is actively pushing for a peace accord between Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, with the aim of having both sign an agreement at the White…
US, Ukraine sign long-awaited minerals deal
The United States and Ukraine have signed the long-awaited minerals agreement after months of negotiations and some drama, sealing a deal that the Trump administration views a key step in…
Ivanhoe Mines shares rise on strong Q1 results
Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN; US-OTC: IVPAF) surged to its highest in a month Thursday after the Canadian miner posted strong results for the first quarter of 2025. For the three-month…
Copper surplus to more than double in 2025: ICSG
The global copper market is expected to see a significant surplus over the next two years as U.S. tariffs’ negative impact on demand outweigh supply growth, the International Copper Study…
US, Ukraine close in on minerals deal
The United States and Ukraine are expected to finalize a landmark agreement that would give Washington preferential access to new Ukrainian mineral and energy projects in exchange for future investment…