Mitsubishi quits China metal trading after copper fraud The company will stop buying and selling refined metals and mineral resources in the Chinese spot market. Bloomberg News | January 14, 2025 | 7:19 am
Aussie junior Minerals 260 to buy gold project from Zijin ASX-listed junior will scale up with the A$166.5 million deal, which is the first mining acquisition in Australia for 2025. Kristie Batten | January 14, 2025 | 7:18 am
Copper price rises as Trump team’s gradual tariffs plan cools dollar Copper extended this year’s rally following a report the incoming Trump administration will slowly ramp up trade tariffs. Bloomberg News | January 14, 2025 | 7:05 am
Arafura Rare Earths gets $124 million boost from Australia The investment is intended to assist the company develop the facility at the Nolans project site in Australia’s Northern Territory. Bloomberg News | January 14, 2025 | 7:00 am
LME on last lap to approve Hong Kong as location for metal storage Expansion could mean a boost to LME trading volumes if successful. Reuters | January 14, 2025 | 6:55 am
Congo courts Saudi mining investors to help curb China dominance Congo wants more partnerships with the new investors to limit the risk of relying solely on Chinese investors. Reuters | January 14, 2025 | 6:50 am
Manara may invest in Pakistan’s Reko Diq mine, minister says Reko Diq is considered one of the world's largest underdeveloped copper-gold areas. Reuters | January 14, 2025 | 6:45 am
Barrick halts operations in Mali after $245m in gold seized The temporary suspension comes after the military-led government seized gold stocks from the Loulo-Gounkoto complex over the weekend. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 14, 2025 | 3:35 am
Search underway in Peru for trapped workers at small gold mine The mine was allegedly attacked by suspected illegal miners, a local mayor said. Reuters | January 13, 2025 | 5:07 pm
