China and US ‘just flexing muscles’ over critical metals, BHP chair says
Australia is quite well positioned to support the US as it tries to derisk its critical mineral supply chain, CEO Mike Henry said.
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World Diamond Council head says lab-grown gems losing their sparkle
Lab-grown diamond prices are collapsing due to increased production in China and India, undermining confidence in synthetic gems.
Antofagasta trims forecast as copper output inches up
The Chilean miner saw 1% rise in Q3 copper production and expects annual output at lower end of 660,000-700,000 tonnes.
Fortescue’s Q1 iron ore shipments rise, maintains fiscal 2026 outlook
The firm logged a record for first-quarter production on the back of higher hematite shipments.
Platinum is latest precious metal to see price surge and squeeze fears
Spot prices for platinum in London surged by as much as 6.4% to $1,646/oz on Wednesday, the biggest intraday jump since 2020.
McEwen drills thick oxides at Windfall in Nevada
A new hole returned 74.7 metres of Carlin-type, sediment-hosted oxides, grading 2.4 grams gold per tonne from 30.5 metres downhole.
Alcoa says high US aluminum prices offset Trump tariff costs
US President Donald Trump set 25% import duties on aluminum in March and doubled them in June.
The Northern Miner Treasure Hunt: Cobalt – the silver rush that transformed the Ontario bush
This community – where less than 1,000 people live – once hosted one of the three great silver rushes of the Americas.
Lithium miner PLS says power storage offsetting US EV gloom
Energy storage additions are on track to notch a record in every year to 2035, according to BloombergNEF.
