Chinese buyer emerges as iron ore market threat
A BEIJING-backed entity controlling China's iron ore procurement has emerged as the primary concern for global miners, altering negotiations in the world's second-most traded...
Metals rally extends with multiple record peaks
GOLD, silver, copper and tin achieved unprecedented highs this week as investors anticipated further US interest rate reductions and improved sentiment across Chinese markets,...
Northam Platinum posts solid lift in first half production
NORTHAM Platinum reported a 3.7% increase in refined platinum for the six months ended December as production ramped up at Eland and there was...
Rio Tinto assembles advisory team for Glencore approach
RIO Tinto has assembled a roster of prominent investment bankers to guide its pursuit of Glencore, including veteran dealmaker Simon Robey, said Bloomberg News...
BHP will not counter Rio’s Glencore bid
BHP has opted against pursuing a rival offer for Glencore as Rio Tinto advances discussions to acquire the Swiss mining giant, said Reuters citing...
Tharisa opens year on positive note buoyed by PGM recovery
THARISA opened its 2026 financial year on promising terms saying on Tuesday metal recoveries had improved amid higher average prices for platinum group metals...
Congo directs first copper shipment to US market
THE Democratic Republic of Congo has dispatched its inaugural copper consignment to the US through an arrangement with Mercuria Energy Group, said Bloomberg News.
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The late Brian Gilbertson is a true mining legend
THE term “mining industry legend” gets bandied about a lot whenever some well-known industry executive dies but it’s one that Brian Gilbertson – who...
Precious metals surge on Fed independence concerns
GOLD and silver achieved record highs as the US Justice Department's threat to criminally indict the Federal Reserve sparked fresh alarm over central bank...
BHP faces rivals’ consolidation after Anglo setback
BHP Group's unsuccessful 2024 pursuit of Anglo American has inadvertently catalysed a merger wave amongst rivals, leaving the world's largest miner potentially vulnerable as...