Markets BHP now expects nearly 2M tonnes copper production after record Escondida throughput Record mill performance and improved recoveries offset lower grades at BHP's largest copper mine; new concentrator planned. Frik Els | April 22, 2026 - 12:44 am
Markets Iron ore price extends gains as Chinese steel mills restock Iron ore futures rose on Tuesday as Chinese steel mills procured feedstock and fuel shortages in Australia and Brazil raised concerns about supply disruptions. Reuters | April 21, 2026 - 1:35 am
Top Companies BHP eyes large-scale copper exploration in Zambia, mines ministry says BHP is re-engaging with Africa launching exploration workshops across southern Africa, covering Zambia, South Africa, Namibia and Angola. Reuters | April 21, 2026 - 1:21 am
Regulatory Issues Peru reauthorizes Southern Copper’s $1.8B project amid election chaos Copper alone accounts for roughly 25–30% of Peru’s total exports, by far the country's main economic driver and contributor to state coffers. Frik Els | April 20, 2026 - 2:08 am
Markets Russia adds $1.9B stake in gold miner to $50B in confiscated assets since start of Ukraine war Moscow values stake in gold producer UGC previously held by businessman Konstantin Strukov at $1.85B ahead of an auction at the start of May. Reuters | April 20, 2026 - 12:51 am
Markets Copper price within sight of all-time high as Chinese smelters hit record activity Chinese smelters end their buying strike as Iran war-induced spike in sulphuric acid price supports razor-thin margins. Frik Els | April 18, 2026 - 4:04 am
Critical Minerals Critical Metals stock surges after taking full control of Greenland rare earth project Greenland has approved the transfer of the mining licence for the Tanbreez rare earth project after Critical Metals upped its ownership to 92.5%. Staff Writer | April 17, 2026 - 5:14 am
Markets CHART: Copper price, aluminum ‘black hole’ fears lift LME base metals index to record high A gauge of industrial metals jumped to a record high on the LME, driven by aluminum supply disruptions and a revival in copper prices. Bloomberg News | April 17, 2026 - 3:07 am
Markets Indian gold price premiums flat despite bank import tonnes stuck at customs Indian banks have halted gold and silver import orders from overseas suppliers. Reuters | April 17, 2026 - 2:39 am
Markets Iron ore price rises on Australia supply disruption fears, portside stocks decline Fire at one of Australia's two oil refineries and drawdown on previously banned BHP product Jimblebar Fines impacted the market. Reuters | April 17, 2026 - 2:18 am
Gold juniors trading at ‘80% off’ as mining takeover wave looms, says Michael Gentile October 19, 2026
