Antofagasta agrees zero copper processing charges for 2026 with Chinese smelter
The deal compares to charges of $21.25 a ton and 2.125 cents per lb for 2025 agreed last December.
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Chilean regulator to launch ‘unprecedented’ audit of Codelco-SQM lithium deal
The regulator said that it was prevented from ruling on most of the claims due to previous court rulings.
Ioneer expects partner search to conclude in H1 2026
In July, the Australian mine developer launched a formal strategic partnering process after Sibanye-Stillwater walked away from the lithium-boron project.
US raises Graphite One loan to $2.1B
Graphite Creek is described by the US Geological Survey as the largest graphite deposit in the country.
Glencore’s Kazzinc said to open up metal sales to rival traders
The miner has reportedly issued a tender for the entirety of its 2026 copper production.
Goldman flags record gold price, weak oil in 2026 commodity picks
The base case for gold is a rally to $4,900 an ounce, with risks to the upside, Goldman said.
Nickel price extends rebound after Indonesia signals mine output cut
The metal rose as much as 1.5% on Friday, two days after Indonesia proposed cutting nickel ore production in 2026.
Erdene sees Mongolia gold mine anchoring future district
Erdene poured first gold at Bayan Khundii in September and targets nameplate output soon.
Namib Minerals to restart mothballed Zimbabwe gold mine in February
Redwing currently has an estimated 2.5 million ounces of gold and is the largest resource base in the group's Zimbabwean portfolio.
