Battery Metals • Dec 18, 2025
China Lithium Price Surge as Licence
China lithium price surge lifts futures after Yichun authorities plan to revoke mining licences, raising concerns over future lithium supply.
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Gold • Dec 18, 2025
Peru Informal Mining Permit Program Extended
Peru informal mining permit program gets a one-year extension as Congress gives informal miners more time to comply with formal regulations.
Africa • Dec 17, 2025
South Africa Coal Exports to Israel Surge
Coal exports to Israel have surged in recent months as South Africa has emerged as a key supplier, reshaping the country’s coal import strategy following Colombia’s…
Gold • Dec 17, 2025
Ivory Coast Gold Mining Royalties Archives
Ivory Coast gold mining royalties have increased following the implementation of a revised fiscal regime that raises the levy on gold production to a flat 8%…
Copper • Dec 16, 2025
Pan Pacific Copper Stakes in Peruvian Mine
Pan Pacific Copper stakes in Peru’s Quechua copper project are sold to Glencore as JX Advanced Metals reshapes its upstream mining portfolio.
Asia Pacific • Dec 15, 2025
China Coal Job Losses Rise as Energy
China coal job losses are rising as mine closures, consolidation, and energy transition policies reshape employment across mining-dependent regions.
Copper • Dec 15, 2025
Fortescue Future Industries Pushes Deeper into
Fortescue Future Industries deepens its copper strategy by buying Alta Copper’s remaining stake for $101 million, strengthening its move beyond iron ore.
Copper • Dec 13, 2025
Jiangxi Copper Extends $1.13 Billion Takeover
Jiangxi Copper increases its takeover offer for SolGold to $1.13 billion, highlighting rising global competition for strategic copper and gold assets.
Africa • Dec 13, 2025
Mali-Barrick Gold Seizure Case Signals Easing Tensions
Mali seized gold Barrick dispute eases as court approves return of 3 tons of gold, ending months of mining tension and reopening the Loulo-Gounkoto mine.
Coal • Dec 12, 2025
Coal Mining Ban Turns Into a Lifeline
Coal mining ban boosts the Kopili Hydel Project as acidity drops, water quality improves, and hydropower stabilises across Assam and Meghalaya.
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