Copper • Dec 12, 2025
Chile Mining Investment Forecast Rises Sharply
Chile mining investment forecast rises to $104.5B through 2034, driven by copper and lithium projects from Codelco, BHP, and Collahuasi.
Minerals & Metals
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Africa • Dec 11, 2025
Simandou Iron Ore: First Shipments Mark a New
Simandou Iron Ore shipments begin, adding high-grade supply and reshaping global steel, pricing, and decarbonisation strategies.
Battery Metals • Dec 10, 2025
Greenland Mining Permit: EU-Backed Graphite Project
Greenland Mining Permit approved for the 30-year Amitsoq graphite project, boosting critical mineral supply and supporting Europe’s clean-energy and battery sectors.
Africa • Dec 10, 2025
Glencore Cobalt Shipment: First Cargo under
DRC approves the first Glencore cobalt shipment under its new quota regime, easing supply pressure and influencing global cobalt prices after months of disruption.
Copper • Dec 8, 2025
Copper Prices Hit Record Highs as Supply Tightens and
Copper prices hit record highs as supply tightens, inventories fall, and global electrification drives demand. Analysts warn of volatility amid deepening shortages.
Battery Metals • Dec 8, 2025
Lithium Refining Australia: Ambition Rises as
Australia’s push to scale lithium refining Australia capabilities entered a new phase this quarter as Canberra sharpened policy incentives and miners accelerated downstream plans. With lithium…
Battery Metals • Dec 6, 2025
Congo Cobalt Export Rules Tighten as Market
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s sweeping overhaul of Congo cobalt export rules is sending shockwaves through the global battery metals market. As the country responsible for…
Iron Ore • Dec 5, 2025
U.S. Steel Granite City Furnace Restart
U.S. Steel Granite City restarts a long-idle furnace as demand rises, signaling stronger BOF output and renewed iron-ore needs under Nippon Steel.
Iron Ore • Dec 3, 2025
Vale Iron Ore Outlook Signals Cautious Growth
The Vale iron ore outlook turns cautious for 2026 as China slows and new supply like Simandou reshapes global markets.
Gold • Dec 2, 2025
Barrick Gold IPO: North American Listing Back
Barrick Gold IPO under evaluation as the miner weighs a Toronto listing of its top North American gold assets amid strong market conditions.
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