US refined copper imports exceeded 200,000 tonnes in July, setting a record monthly inflow, with copper entering the country at the fastest pace in at least 12 years.
Australian clean technology company Pure Battery Technologies (PBT) has committed $350 million to build a battery materials plant in Indonesia.
Citi estimates an iron ore price floor of around $85 per tonne, with the industry breakeven price rising to $66 per tonne.
LME zinc has broken its previous high, with unusual warrant concentration raising concerns over potential delivery disruptions.
Capstone Copper is optimizing its operations amid rising sulfuric acid costs, prioritizing higher-margin sulfide ore at its Mantoverde mine in Chile.
Bradda Head Lithium announced high-grade assay results, strengthening confidence in Whistlejacket drilling.
The copper supply-demand gap is expected to widen to 300,000 tonnes, while mine-stage costs continue to climb.
A Ningxia coal mine was fined 2 million yuan and ordered to suspend production for exceeding staffing quotas, while the whistleblower received 300,000 yuan.
Kakanj coal mine workers again halted work because health insurance cards could not be verified; the union said a meeting was not held.
Mariana Minerals completed a $310 million Series B round, reaching a $1.5 billion valuation.
Harum Energy's Q2 net profit rose 208% quarter-on-quarter, with MHP sales reaching 21,000 tonnes.
Taraba State governor signed three executive orders to strengthen the fight against illegal mining and environmental degradation.
Shida Shenghua plans to invest 2.805 billion yuan to build liquid lithium salt, electrolyte and additive projects.
E3 Lithium's Clearwater lithium project faces opposition over nearby data center proposals.
India's Supreme Court ruled that stamp duty on mining leases is calculated based on expected royalty, affecting mining project costs.
Fortescue's FY2025/26 iron ore output rose 3% year on year to 246 million tonnes.
US copper imports surged to a record high, with the market awaiting Trump's tariff decision.
Rongbai Technology says LFP orders are good; shipments are affected by production line commissioning, customer acceptance, and ramp-up speed.