BHP electrical workers to vote on strike at key Australian iron-ore export hub

PERTH - Hundreds of iron-ore miner BHP's electrical workers at Port Hedland in Western Australia will vote on potential strike action, a union said on Friday, raising the risk of disruptions to... 

Brazil rare earths miner Viridis to sell to US, European buyers, not China, CEO says

Australian rare earths miner Viridis Mining and Minerals is in advanced discussions with potential offtake buyers in Europe and the US for its Colossus mine in Brazil's Minas Gerais state, CEO... 

Copper braces for another round of US tariff roulette, Reuters says

Another round of tariff impacts are in store for copper, a Reuters columnist reports, as the deadline for a US decision on whether to impose tariffs on refined copper imports looms at the end of... 

Canada inks first LNG supply agreement with Germany's SEFE for British Columbia project

Canada and Germany’s State-owned energy firm SEFE said on Wednesday they had reached what Canada described as its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply deal with a European buyer, underscoring... 

Gold prices pare losses after US inflation data

Gold trimmed losses on Thursday following the release of US April inflation data, but prices were still down for a third straight session as skepticism over a US–Iran deal clouded the interest rate... 

BlackRock sees merit in large-scale mining M&A

BlackRock would back consolidation among large miners because it would open the sector to generalist investors at a scale that would make it easier to bring on large and complex projects needed for... 

AustralianSuper says possible Glencore listing on ASX would be positive

Pension fund AustralianSuper on Wednesday said if Glencore decides to list shares on the ASX, it would be "positive" for both the bourse and the Swiss-based commodities trader and miner. "If they... 

MinRes, Jiangxi Ganfeng to invest $351m in Mt Marion lithium project

Australia's Mineral Resources (MinRes) said on Tuesday it has reached a final investment decision, alongside its joint venture partner Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium, to invest about A$490-million... 

Strong Chile earthquake shakes mining hub, but damage is minimal

A strong earthquake struck Chile's important mining region of Antofagasta on Monday afternoon, disrupting operations at some mines but ultimately sparing lives and critical infrastructure,... 

China's weak steel output, strong iron-ore imports show structural shift

The contrast between China's weak steel production but robust iron-ore imports is continuing and is starting to look like a structural shift rather than a temporary dislocation. China, which... 

Australia-India-Japan-US Quad unveil pact on critical minerals

The foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan and the US agreed to jointly build a port in Fiji and signed pacts covering critical minerals and energy security, as they sought to inject fresh... 

Congo suspends mining activities in parts of South Kivu province

The Democratic Republic of Congo has imposed a three-month suspension of mining activities in parts of the country's South Kivu province, a mines ministry directive showed. The suspension was in... 

Ghana commits to renewing Gold Fields Tarkwa lease but rules out automatic extension

Ghana's government is committed to renewing the mining lease for Gold Fields' Tarkwa mine, it said on Monday, adding that it will subject the South African miner to fresh scrutiny of its plans... 

Landslide at Angola illegal gold mine kills 28

At least 28 people were killed when a landslide struck an illegal gold mining site in Angola's northwestern Bengo province, local authorities said, in one of the country's deadliest illegal mining... 

Draft Australian LNG policy draws ire from industry

The Australian government on Monday released a draft of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) export rules for consultation, looking to clarify its new 20% domestic reservation rule but drawing criticism... 

Chinese firms speed up plans to build new coal power plants - GEM

Chinese firms are accelerating the pace at which they propose new coal-fired power plants, even as the government moves to rein in growth after the rapid expansion in recent years. Companies... 

Warning lights flash as aluminium reels from Gulf shock

The Iran war is shaping up to be one of the biggest supply shocks in the history of the aluminium market. Gulf production of the metal, which is used across sectors as diverse as transport,... 

Coking coal prices surge after China's worst coal mine disaster in 17 years

China's coking coal futures prices surged by nearly 8% to hit their daily upper limits after a deadly coal mine accident in a major coal production hub sparked a wave of stringent safety checks... 

Indonesia coal export shake-up rattles miners, traders

Indonesia's plan to route coal exports through a state firm has rattled traders and miners in the world's largest exporter over its viability, at a time when liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply... 

China cuts Japan off from some materials amid diplomatic spat

China has cut Japan off from several heavy rare earths and other materials for at least four months, coinciding with a dispute between the two countries over Taiwan, suggesting Beijing is using its... 

Mongolia's coal shipments to China surge 61% in April, overtaking Indonesia

China's coal imports from Mongolia surged 61% in April, propelling it ahead of Indonesia, which is traditionally the world's largest coal exporter and has long been China's top supplier of the... 

Zambia's Konkola reopens Chingola copper mine after 18-year shutdown

Zambia's Konkola Copper Mines resumed mining at its Chingola "B" Mine on Thursday, 18 years after operations ceased, as Africa's second-largest copper producing nation pushes to more than triple... 

Deep under China's coal basins, PetroChina is unlocking gas from rocks

Thousands of metres below its vast coal basins, China is tapping an unconventional fuel source in a multi-billion-dollar effort to unleash new supplies of natural gas and further Beijing's goal for... 

Europe must break China's grip on rare earths pricing to spur investment, sector body says

Europe must build its own pricing system for specialty metals and rare earths to reduce reliance on China and unlock investment in mining and processing, Bernd Schaefer, CEO and managing director... 

Australia's Arafura approves $1.6 billion rare earths project

Arafura Rare Earths said on Thursday it had approved the development of its $1.6-billion Nolans project in Australia's Northern Territory, which is set to be the country's third-biggest rare earths... 

EU shortlists tungsten, rare earths for first stockpile to curb China reliance

The European Union has shortlisted tungsten, rare earths and gallium for its first joint stockpile of critical minerals aimed at reducing its reliance on China, three sources familiar with the... 

China says rare earth controls lawful, will cooperate with US on 'reasonable' concerns

China will work with the US on "reasonable" concerns regarding its rare earth export controls, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday, in a statement that defended its restrictions as... 

Brazil proposes three-phase carbon market rollout starting 2027

Brazil's Finance Ministry on Tuesday released a preliminary proposal for phased sectoral coverage of the country's regulated carbon market, outlining which industries will be required to report... 

Indonesia to bring commodity exports under centralised control, President says

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said on Wednesday that his government will centralise exports of key commodities as part of efforts to boost state revenues and tighten the country's grip over... 

Barrick says no Ebola cases at Congo's Kibali mine but precautions under way

Barrick Mining has stepped up Ebola precautions at its Kibali gold mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, launching worker screening and tracking measures after a nearby outbreak, a... 

Zambia State investment firm forms gold mining joint venture

Zambia's State investment firm ZCCM-IH said on Monday it had formed a joint venture with Mining Mineral Resources to explore for and mine gold, as the copper-producing African country seeks to... 

Australian energy producers say gas review falls short on supply goals

Australian Energy Producers (AEP) chairperson Cecile Wake said on Tuesday that the government's gas market review falls short of its objective to boost supply. "We must avoid the 'false choice'... 

Valterra Platinum says input inventories are healthy despite Middle East conflict

South Africa's Valterra Platinum has managed to maintain healthy inventory levels of critical operational inputs, such as diesel and lubricants, despite uncertainty created by the US-Israeli war on... 

China's aluminium output surge tests capacity and demand limits

Chinese aluminum smelters are running hot and are starting to test both capacity constraints and limitations on demand. Daily output in the world’s biggest producer hit an all-time high of 129 000... 

Ghana seeks to buy 30% of gold from miners to boost reserves, central bank

Ghana has asked large-scale gold miners to sell 30% of annual output to the central bank as part of a revamped reserve-building drive, up from 20%, a senior official told Reuters, though miners say... 

China agrees to address US concerns over rare earth shortages, says White House

China will address US concerns about shortages of certain specialty rare earths caused by Beijing's export controls, the White House said on May 17 in a factsheet outlining the major deals agreed... 

India restricts most silver imports to cut import bill, support rupee

India has curbed imports of silver in nearly all forms with immediate effect, according to a government order issued on May 16, as the world's biggest consumer of the metal seeks to rein in... 

Anglo American to sell Australian coal mines for up to $3.8bn

Anglo American said on Monday it will sell its steelmaking coal mines in Australia to UK-based miner Dhilmar for up to $3.88-billion, exiting the sector, cutting debt and streamlining assets ahead... 

Goldman says central bank gold-buying stronger than thought, to reaccelerate

Central bank demand for gold has been stronger than previously estimated and is likely to pick up again into 2026, Goldman Sachs said on Friday, after revising its model to account for gaps in... 

Foreign buyers fuel illegal mineral trade in Nigeria, watchdogs warn

LAGOS – Nigeria is losing vast mineral revenues to a web of illegal trading networks dominated by foreign buyers, shell companies and armed criminal groups, a joint government-civil society report...