October 1, 2025 Congo court ruling risks snarling Trump’s critical mineral goals A Congolese firm under US sanctions has won a court ruling that could strengthen its claim to a prized tantalum deposit, potentially complicating Washington’s efforts.
October 1, 2025 Indonesia expects deal soon with Freeport-McMoRan on divestment plan Last week, Freeport declared force majeure at Grasberg after torrential mudslides that killed two workers.
October 1, 2025 Indonesia’s Merdeka starts mining at Pani gold project The company aims to produce 140,000 ounces of gold annually.
October 1, 2025 EU to cut steel import quotas, hike tariffs to 50% The measures will be part of a new package for the steel sector due to be unveiled on October 7.
September 30, 2025 Union rejects contract offer at Antofagasta’s Los Pelambres mine in Chile Some 94% of the union's 550 members voted against the proposal.
September 30, 2025 Peru’s large miners fear their exploration rights are at risk Peru grants concessions that allow mining giants to explore huge swaths of territory for decades before starting production.
September 30, 2025 US government to take 5% stake in Lithium Americas and joint venture with GM DOE to take stake in the company's Thacker Pass lithium mine in Nevada.
September 30, 2025 Giant sinkhole in Chilean mining town haunts residents, three years on Residents in the mining town of Tierra Amarilla are hopeful that a new court ruling will allay their fears.
September 30, 2025 Freeport-McMoRan still in talks with Indonesia over Grasberg mine rights PT Freeport Indonesia is 51% owned by Indonesia's government but operated by Freeport.
September 30, 2025 Glencore’s top oil and gas trader becomes latest senior exit Alex Sanna’s departure comes a few months after the company posted one of the worst performances from its energy- and coal-trading unit on record.
Hedge funds cut bullish gold wagers to lowest in 15 weeks Hedge funds and other large speculators reduced net-long positions by 23%. February 06, 2026 | 03:33 pm