BHP’s iron ore, copper output surge on mine improvements Production rose because of supply chain improvements, with a record amount of iron ore delivered from the Central Pilbara hub. Reuters | January 20, 2025 | 1:58 pm
New York futures for gold, copper tumble on WSJ tariff report Premiums for gold traded on the US-based Comex over the London spot market halved following the news report, to around $20 an ounce. Bloomberg News | January 20, 2025 | 12:14 pm
Metso inks $30m deal to supply key equipment for copper plant in Oman The Mazoon copper project represents a cornerstone of Oman’s mining sector. Staff Writer | January 20, 2025 | 11:51 am
Former Shell, Anglo American leaders back new venture in resource conflict resolution A new venture called Resource Resolutions has been launched, aiming to reduce growing societal and geopolitical divisions around natural resources. Staff Writer | January 20, 2025 | 10:33 am
Investigating magistrate appointed in Belgium in Congo conflict minerals case The DRC in December filed criminal complaints accusing Apple subsidiaries of using so-called conflict minerals in their supply chain. Reuters | January 20, 2025 | 9:44 am
Barrick eyes sale of stake in Zaldivar copper mine — report Barrick holds a 50% interest in Zaldívar, a joint venture with Antofagasta, which produced about 80,000 tonnes of copper last year. Staff Writer | January 20, 2025 | 9:23 am
Copper price gains in London after report of delayed US tariff rollout Copper rose as much as 1.2% in London ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration. Bloomberg News | January 20, 2025 | 9:17 am
Column: Global aluminum market faces a year of trade turbulence It's going to be a busy year for aluminum traders as the global market navigates multiple geopolitical storms. Reuters | January 20, 2025 | 9:09 am
China buys less Russian coal in 2024 despite record imports While Russia remained China's number-two coal supplier it was the only key producer whose shipments to China fell in 2024. Reuters | January 20, 2025 | 8:55 am
