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.
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Base Metals • 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.
Asia Pacific • 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…
Africa • 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…
Mining Technology • Dec 5, 2025
Autonomous Mining: Why Global Adoption Remains
Autonomous mining adoption remains slow as high costs, infrastructure gaps and workforce challenges limit scaling, despite strong safety and efficiency gains.
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.
Exploration & Discovery • Dec 2, 2025
Iran Gold Mining Expands as Major New Deposit
Iran gold mining expands with a major Shadan discovery, adding new reserves and boosting national production capacity amid economic pressures.
Asia Pacific • Dec 1, 2025
India’s Push for Mongolian Coking Coal Runs
India’s interest in Mongolian coking coal has intensified as steelmakers confront rising demand and continued dependence on Australian supply. But early optimism in New Delhi is…
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