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Base Metals • Dec 16, 2025

Critical Mineral Refinery Initiatives Gain

Critical mineral refinery projects gain momentum as the US expands mining deals and Korea Zinc considers a US-based processing joint venture.

Coal • 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.

Base Metals • 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.

Base Metals • 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.

Gold • 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.

Base Metals • 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.

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) • Dec 11, 2025

Indonesia Forest Mining Regulation: Heavier

Indonesia forest mining regulation brings strict penalties for illegal mining, enhancing enforcement and supporting long-term forest protection.

Mining Regulation • Dec 11, 2025

Australia Mining Regulation Under Scrutiny as Rinehart

Australia Mining Regulation faces criticism as Gina Rinehart says heavy compliance delays projects, raises costs, and weakens mining competitiveness.

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.