Greek Metlen expands alumina output to extract critical mineral gallium

The company plans to launch gallium production in 2027 and eventually produce 50 tons a year.

Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 9:06 am

Column: Copper’s early-year rally leaves investors unimpressed

Doctor Copper has started 2025 with a spring in his step after a year when the early bull party was followed by a prolonged hangover.

Reuters | January 15, 2025 | 1:37 pm

Value of 50 biggest mining companies drops by $126 billion

The world’s biggest miners are now worth $1.35 trillion after losing a combined $126 billion over the course of 2024 as the copper rally faded and gold stocks once again underperformed bullion.

Frik Els | January 15, 2025 | 11:25 am

Aluminum price rallies with possible EU ban on Russian supplies

Kremlin says EU sanctions on Russian aluminum would risk destabilizing a ‘fragile’ global market.

Bloomberg News | January 15, 2025 | 7:10 am

US copper, platinum prices roiled as traders weigh risk of tariffs

Metals including copper, silver and platinum have seen a sharp price dislocation between London and New York.

Bloomberg News | January 15, 2025 | 7:06 am

Kremlin says EU sanctions on Russian aluminum would risk destabilizing a ‘fragile’ global market

Reuters reported that the EU intends to propose a ban on imports of Russian primary aluminum.

Reuters | January 15, 2025 | 6:53 am

Hummingbird reaches $16.4 million deal with Mali over Yanfolila mine

Hummingbird will also waive value-added tax credit claims worth another $16 million in return for the renewal of key exploration permits.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2025 | 3:57 am

Column: LME puts 2022 nickel crisis behind it as trading booms

Trading activity last year the strongest since 2015 and the fourth highest on record.

Reuters | January 14, 2025 | 2:52 pm

Savannah seeks compulsory land purchases at Portuguese lithium mine

Portuguese law allows for compulsory acquisitions for infrastructure and energy projects.

Reuters | January 14, 2025 | 9:50 am

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Rio Tinto and Glencore spoke for months about deal that was once taboo

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Orano gets go-ahead from Mongolia for $1.6 billion uranium mine

EU environment chief sees opportunity in recycled raw materials

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