London Metal Exchange three-month copper prices reached an all-time peak of $14,744 per tonne, driven by tightening global mine supply and anticipatory trade flows ahead of proposed U.S. tariffs.
ACG Metals has finalized an acquisition agreement for the Keşkek gold project located in Turkey.
Harmony Gold confirmed a worker fatality following a seismic incident at its Moab Khotsong gold mine in South Africa, highlighting ongoing safety challenges in deep-level mining operations.
CITIC Securities attributes a recent lithium price decline to SMM inventory methodology changes rather than fundamental weakness, projecting a recovery to RMB 150,000–200,000 per ton as September demand growth outpaces supply.
Barton Gold has secured approval for the environmental assessment of its Tunkillia gold project, initiating the formal mining lease review process.
Vishnu Chemicals and DCX Chrome have formed a joint venture to construct a dedicated facility for refining high-purity chromium metal.
KEFI Resources has suspended all ground activities at its Tulu Kapi gold operation in Ethiopia after a workplace fatality prompted immediate safety reviews.
Australasian Metals has entered into an option agreement to obtain a controlling interest in a lithium and tantalum development located in Côte d’Ivoire.
A finalized development plan for Guinea’s CBG alumina facility sets a target to commence initial construction before the end of the year, signaling progress in West African bauxite processing capacity.
Anticipated U.S. tariff expansions on refined copper are driving accelerated shipments to America, tightening London exchange stocks and pushing spot premiums to record levels.
Indonesia’s state-owned coal producer PTBA is upgrading rail and loading facilities at its Tanjung Enim operation to strengthen coal distribution capabilities.
Authorities in Brazil revoked the environmental license for the Grotta do Silêncio lithium mine, forcing an immediate operational shutdown that underscores tightening regulatory oversight in the region’s critical minerals sector.
Vale exceeded market expectations for second-quarter iron ore output and sales while reporting higher nickel production, even as U.S. officials signaled upcoming tariff revisions targeting dozens of trading partners.
A London court has granted an asset freeze targeting iron ore trader Radiant World following a legal application by a Jefferies-managed investment vehicle.
Sigma Lithium has completed its primary listing on the Australian Securities Exchange to broaden its international investor base and accelerate global expansion plans.
A Brazilian judicial ruling has temporarily suspended environmental authorization and extraction activities at Sigma Lithium’s Grota do Cirilo operation.
A newly operational mineral processing complex in Anshan has been recognized as the world’s largest facility, introducing advanced techniques to economically extract value from low-grade iron deposits.
Two large-scale coal chemical facilities in Xinjiang have commenced operations, introducing advanced processing technologies that yield coal pitch suitable for lithium-ion battery anodes.