US military says it will start blockade of all ships going to and from Iran on Monday

US Central Command (Centcom) said it will begin implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on April 13 at 10:00 ET (14:00 GMT), after President Donald Trump... 

Peru orders new review of Southern Copper's stalled Tia Maria project, cancels okay

Peru's government has revoked its authorization for Southern Copper's Tia Maria copper project and sent it back to authorities for review, the mining ministry said on Friday, creating a new... 

Trains through Angola's Lobito critical mineral corridor suspended by floods

A railway through Angola's Lobito corridor - a vital source of critical minerals like copper and cobalt - was forced to suspend operations on Sunday after nearby rivers burst their banks, causing... 

Kemcore plans Africa-based mining chemical plants in bid to cut imports

Africa‑based mining chemicals importer Kemcore is planning to build its own processing plants in Botswana and Angola, aiming for reduced exposure to geopolitical risk attached to imports from China... 

Australia delays publishing of resources, energy outlook for the first time

Australia's quarterly resources and energy outlook has been delayed for the first time owing to "extreme volatility" caused by the US-Israel war against Iran, which is rendering forecasts out of... 

Australia's Whitehaven secures $600m loan

Australia's Whitehaven Coal said on Friday it had secured $600-million in new bank financing to repay part of its existing $1.1-billion acquisition loan tied to its purchase of BHP's Queensland... 

Trafigura signs gold offtake pact with Ghana's Bogoso-Prestea mine

Global commodity trading firm Trafigura said on Thursday it had signed an offtake deal with Heath Goldfields, a Ghana-owned mining company, to buy 700 000 oz of gold dore from the Bogoso–Prestea... 

BHP's incoming CEO met with Chinalco boss in China this week

BHP Group's incoming CEO, Brandon Craig, met with the chairman of Chinalco in Beijing this week and discussed further cooperation, the Chinese aluminium giant said on Thursday. Craig's trip to... 

Africa to pilot bond aimed at formalising artisanal mining

A sustainability bond aimed at integrating artisanal miners into formal supply chains will be piloted by a Canada-based advisory firm and a mid-tier Zambian copper miner this year, the firms said.... 

Eramet says shareholders committed to capital increase

Eramet's main shareholders have reaffirmed their support for the mining group's funding plan and are committed to the success of a capital increase, a spokesperson said on Wednesday. The decision... 

Zimbabwe to introduce lithium export quotas, sets conditions for resumption of shipments

Zimbabwe will introduce lithium concentrate export quotas and require commitments for more local processing as part of conditions to allow the resumption of mineral exports, the mines ministry has... 

Australian state calls for faster approvals for new oilfield

Australia's Queensland state said on Wednesday it will urge the federal government to streamline environmental approvals for what it says could be Australia’s first new oilfield in decades, arguing... 

Iron-ore falls as shipments jump, Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire

Iron-ore futures prices fell on Wednesday, as shipments of the key steelmaking ingredient from major suppliers surged and US President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran. The... 

Australia PM Albanese criticises Trump's rhetoric while welcoming ceasefire

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday welcomed a ceasefire in the Middle East struck between the US, Israel and Iran, while criticising the rhetoric of President Donald Trump.... 

Energy Transition Minerals faces likely licence renewal rejection for Greenland project

Greenland has informed Energy Transition Minerals of a potential rejection of its exploration licence renewal application for the Kvanefjeld rare earths project, the Australian miner said on... 

Panama to authorise removal of material from First Quantum copper mine

Panama's government aims to finalize a resolution by Tuesday authorizing the removal of material from First Quantum Minerals' shuttered copper mine known as Cobre Panama, the country's Trade... 

Iron-ore at three-week low as shrinking steel margins, slow demand weigh

Iron-ore futures prices slid to their lowest in nearly three weeks on Thursday, pressured by shrinking steel margins and faltering demand following the completion of pre-holiday restocking in top... 

China's aluminium exports now poised to grow as Iran war hits global supply

Chinese exporters of aluminium products are now expected to have a much better year as the Iran war tightens global supply and boosts margins, with some earlier forecasts for flat shipments revised... 

Coal India's sales rise for first time in six months on gas crunch, summer demand

Coal India's sales in March grew for the first time in six months, the company said on Wednesday, indicating a ramp-up in coal stocks ahead of peak summer amid a shortfall in gas supply due to the... 

Australia blocks Hong Kong investor's voting rights on Northern Minerals

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has barred Hong Kong-based Ying Tak from voting or transferring 361.5-million shares in Northern Minerals, the Australian rare earths miner said on Wednesday. The... 

US firm Virtus Minerals buys Congolese cobalt producer Chemaf

US firm Virtus Minerals has acquired Congolese cobalt and copper producer Chemaf, US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg said on Tuesday. Congo has been seeking to develop a... 

Perpetua seeks $2.7bn Exim loan for Idaho gold/antimony project

Antimony and gold miner Perpetua Resources said on Tuesday it would notify Congress of a proposed $2.7-billion loan from the US Export-Import Bank to help finance the Stibnite gold project in... 

Congo gives cobalt miners until end-April to use 2025 export quotas

Democratic Republic of Congo's mining regulator has said that miners must use all unfulfilled fourth-quarter 2025 export quotas by April 30, warning that any unused volumes after that will be... 

Coal India unit Central Mine Planning valued at $1.3bn in muted debut

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute a unit of state-run Coal India, made a tepid trading debut on Monday, pressured by broader market weakness tied to the month-long Middle East conflict and... 

South Africa considers lowering fuel levy due to Iran war, official says

South Africa's Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is considering lowering the fuel levy to cushion the impact of the Iran war on domestic fuel prices, a senior government official told Reuters.... 

Gas majors warn Australia against taxing LNG windfall profits

Gas majors including Shell and Chevron warned Australia against introducing a windfall tax on gas exporters, saying it would deter investment and undermine energy security as LNG prices surge amid... 

Chevron says extensive cyclone damage keeps Wheatstone LNG offline

Chevron said on Tuesday that downstream assets at its Wheatstone liquefied natural gas plant in Western Australia suffered extensive cyclone damage, leaving both production trains offline. Danny... 

Iron-ore rangebound as surging fuel costs offset high portside China stocks

Iron-ore futures prices were stuck in a tight range on Monday, as investors assessed the cost impact of elevated energy prices and a pickup in steel demand in top consumer China against high... 

US issues new Venezuela-related general licences for critical minerals

The US on Friday issued new, Venezuela-related general licenses for critical mineral investment and operations, according to the US Treasury Department. The licenses authorize "the supply of... 

Chevron says repairs to Wheatstone gas facility to take weeks

Chevron's Wheatstone liquefied natural gas facility in Western Australia is unlikely to resume full production for several weeks as it repairs damage caused by last week's tropical cyclone, the... 

LME aluminium nears four year peak after Iran attacks on Gulf smelters

Aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange jumped 6% to close in on four-year highs on Monday after the Middle East's two largest producers of the metal sustained damage from Iranian attacks... 

US deep-sea mineral processing plant planned by Glomar, Australia's Cobalt Blue

Deep-sea mining firm Glomar Minerals and Australia's Cobalt Blue Holdings said on Monday they plan to build a US refinery to process critical minerals extracted from the bottom of the Pacific Ocean... 

Codelco logs $4.85bn pre-tax profit in 'very difficult' 2025

Chilean state-owned Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, on Friday reported a pre-tax profit of $4.85-billion in 2025. The company, which remits all its profits to the government,... 

Russia may auction off seized stake in gold producer UGC next month

A stake in Russian gold producer Uzhuralzoloto (UGC) that was seized by the state last year could be sold at auction next month, federal property management agency Rosimushchestvo said on Friday.... 

Chile's government sacks head of State miner ENAMI

The Chilean government said on Thursday that it had removed the head of state miner Enami, Ivan Mlynarz. The company advisory sent to the local securities regulator was signed by Javiera Estrada,... 

Congo, China deepen mining ties as US pushes rival minerals pact

Democratic Republic of Congo and China have signed a deal to deepen cooperation in the African nation's mining sector, Congo's government said, as global powers jockey for influence in the... 

Barrick delays Pakistan project amid Middle East conflict

Barrick Mining is extending its review of the massive Reko Diq copper-gold project in Pakistan and slowing development activity amid escalating security concerns in the South Asian country and the... 

India's iron-ore imports set to hit 7-year high in 2025/26

India's imports of iron-ore, a key raw material in steelmaking, are set to rise to a seven-year high in the fiscal year ending on March 31, driven by a shortage of high-grade ore and demand from... 

BHP's Jimblebar iron-ore stocks in China hit near two-month low after ban reprieve, traders say

Inventories of BHP's Jimblebar fines, a type of iron-ore, at some Chinese ports slid to a near two-month low after steelmakers rushed to take delivery during a one-week ban reprieve, according to... 

Woodside Energy assumes control of Beaumont ammonia facility in Texas

Australian oil and gas producer Woodside Energy said on Thursday it assumed operational control of the Beaumont New Ammonia facility in Texas following the completion of performance testing and...