Copper hits record $6.83 a pound as mine disasters choke global supply
Copper's record run reflects tightening concentrate supply after major mine disruptions, a key input for grids, EVs and construction.
Startup Fortune · +1 outlets
Nigeria and US sign mineral investment pact as lawmakers demand $700bn deal scrutiny
The pact aims to open Nigerian critical minerals to US investment, but legislators including Shehu Sani want parliamentary review of the terms.
nigeriainfo.fm · +11 outlets
Vale acquires 30% stake in Brazilian iron ore producer Ligga
The stake deepens Vale's position in Brazilian iron ore as the company faces investor scrutiny over its capital allocation.
GMK Center · +6 outlets
North America builds rare earth plants faster than it builds rare earth engineers
A shortage of skilled metallurgists and process engineers threatens to slow Western capacity buildout for rare earth processing.
Mining.com · +14 outlets
Ukraine's steel industry nears collapse and calls for help from abroad
War damage and power shortages have pushed Ukrainian steelmakers to the brink, with the sector seeking foreign partners and capital.
The Kyiv Independent · +2 outlets
Indian steel prices surge up to 24%, lifting Tata Steel, Jindal Steel and peers
Domestic price gains and firm overseas steel pricing are improving earnings prospects for Indian producers, while Cleveland-Cliffs draws similar attention in th
financialexpress.com · +7 outlets
Odisha iron ore prices hit over four-month high on tight supply
Tight Indian iron ore supply has lifted Odisha prices even as weak steel demand caps further upside, with global futures little changed.
BigMint · +5 outlets
China steps up minerals exploration in resource security push
Beijing is expanding domestic exploration while its steel association urges mills to restrain output, tightening control over key raw materials.
Mining.com.au · +14 outlets
Xi departs Washington after three-day state visit as tariff truce extended
The visit produced a tariff truce extension and a new AI dialogue, though analysts remain skeptical the detente resolves core trade tensions.
Hiru News · +14 outlets
CISA urges Chinese steel mills to restrain output as iron ore demand weakens
Steel inventory builds and widening maintenance outages point to softening Chinese demand for iron ore.
Shanghai Metals Market · +3 outlets
Azerbaijan approves 2027-2030 programme to expand iron and steel export capacity
The state programme aims to grow Azerbaijan's steel exports through the end of the decade as the country diversifies from hydrocarbons.
IndexBox · +5 outlets
US deal on Greenland may narrow China's Arctic access
An expanded US role in Greenland could constrain Chinese research, shipping and resource ambitions in the Arctic.
South China Morning Post · +13 outlets
Greenland Mines announces Frankfurt Stock Exchange listing under symbol HK6
The critical minerals developer is broadening its investor base in Europe as it advances projects seen as strategically important.
Quiver Quantitative · +6 outlets
Manganese ore availability threatens India's steel expansion
Constrained manganese ore supply could limit Indian steelmakers' ability to raise output as they expand capacity.
urbanacres.in · +5 outlets
Goa begins iron ore dump handling under new state policy
Goa's new policy allows reprocessing of legacy iron ore dumps, a modest revival for a state whose mining sector was halted for years.
The Times of India · +13 outlets
Baltic Dry Index slips but still notches a weekly gain
Dry bulk rates remain elevated on capesize demand as the bulk carrier market is projected to reach $16.32bn by 2030.
finimize.com · +3 outlets
Antimony exploration advances in Washington state with 100 assays planned
Antimony, a critical mineral used in flame retardants and batteries, is drawing new US exploration amid supply security concerns.
Streetwise Reports · +1 outlets
Old iPhone recycling could ease critical metals strain
Urban mining of e-waste is being promoted as a partial answer to constrained supplies of critical metals.
Cybernews · +1 outlets