December 4, 2025 Eramet eyes manganese, lithium growth in turnaround plan Company had been pressured by weak metal prices, production setbacks and the buyout of its lithium partner in Argentina.
December 4, 2025 Niger accuses Orano of radioactive pollution as uranium row deepens Government said Orano could face criminal proceedings for "mass crimes" after authorities reported finding 400 barrels of radioactive core material in Madaouela.
December 4, 2025 Aurubis seeks curbs to keep metal recycling materials in EU The company advocated for export restrictions and customs duties on an EU level to ensure that recycling materials remained in Europe.
December 3, 2025 US, Congo eye minerals pact amid peace deal with Rwanda A series of deals target ending a long-running conflict in the eastern part of the resource-rich African nation.
December 3, 2025 Column: Congo’s attempt to control cobalt market risks becoming supply shock The withdrawal of supply from the country that accounted for 70% of global mine production last year has been a booster for cobalt price.
December 3, 2025 Italy urged by ECB to reconsider gold reserves proposal The Bank of Italy holds about 2,452 tonnes of gold, the third-largest stash after the US and Germany.
December 3, 2025 Glencore to restart production at Alumbrera copper mine in Argentina Alumbrera, in the northern province of Catamarca, will likely kick off production by the first half of 2028, Glencore said.
December 3, 2025 Shares in China’s only uranium miner triple on Shenzhen debut China National Uranium raised around 4 billion yuan ($570 million) as it debuted on the Shenzhen exchange on Wednesday.
December 3, 2025 China copper smelters, Chile miner in deadlock over fee talks Annual negotiations between the smelters and Antofagasta have not progressed since initial meetings took place last week.
December 3, 2025 Iron ore shakeup begins as Simandou’s first boat heads for China The Winning Youth vessel — loaded with iron ore from the $23 billion Simandou mine — set sail on Tuesday evening.
Ports for Australia’s Pilbara iron ore region closed due to cyclone Port Hedland, about 1,300 km (800 miles) north of Western Australia's state capital, Perth, is the world's biggest export point for iron ore. February 07, 2026 | 11:40 am