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Iron-ore loaded onto a ship

Iron-ore gets second weekly boost on hopes of supply-side reform

4th July 2025

Iron-ore headed toward the highest close since May as China’s renewed focus on supply-side reform lifted expectations for the country’s steel market. Futures of the steel-making ingredient were on... 


A truck transporting copper

Copper snags in Peru highlight rising clout of informal miners

4th July 2025

Copper transport disruptions this week in Peru underscore the growing impact of informal mining on global mining corporations that operate in the Andean nation. Frustrated by regulatory... 


Gold bars being stacked

Gold set for weekly gain as investors weigh rates, trade impact

4th July 2025

Gold remained on track for a weekly gain despite falling on Thursday, as investors weighed lower odds for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts as well as lingering concerns about the outlook for... 


Gold bars

Canada goods trade deficit narrows on higher gold shipments

3rd July 2025

Canada’s share of exports destined for the US shrank to the smallest proportion since at least 1997, excluding the Covid pandemic. Shipments to other countries reached a new high, led by gold... 


Gold’s record rally ignites fundraising spree for China miners

Gold’s record rally ignites fundraising spree for China miners

3rd July 2025

A wave of Chinese gold miners is pushing to raise funds in Hong Kong, seeking to capitalise on rising investor interest in the metal during a record-setting rally that’s made it a standout... 


Tin ore

Mineral smuggling from Congo to Rwanda at ‘unprecedented levels’, UN says

3rd July 2025

Mineral smuggling from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo into neighbouring Rwanda has reached “unprecedented levels” amid the occupation of a large swath of the region by Rwanda-backed M23... 


Aluminium ingots

Rio Tinto-backed aluminium firm to invest $1.1bn in Canada project

2nd July 2025

Aluminerie Alouette, an aluminium maker that’s partially owned by Rio Tinto, is planning to commit as much as C$1.5-billion ($1.1-billion) to modernising its facilities in northern Quebec,... 


Trade containers

AfDB cuts South Africa growth outlook by half on trade concerns

2nd July 2025

South Africa must accelerate structural reforms to offset global challenges that include US President Donald Trump’s trade war, the African Development Bank said as it cut the nation’s economic... 


South African Reserve Bank

Treasury warns against changing Sarb ownership

2nd July 2025

Changing the ownership structure of the South African Reserve Bank could generate fears among investors about expropriation and create more uncertainty about property rights, according to the... 


The flags of the US and China

Beijing braces for US trade deals that seek to shut out China

2nd July 2025

The trade truce between Washington and Beijing may be holding for now, but China is increasingly wary about what’s happening elsewhere: US efforts to forge deals that could isolate Chinese firms... 


Bank notes

South Africa inflation expectations drop to near four-year low

2nd July 2025

South African inflation expectations fell to an almost four-year low, providing policymakers with another reason to press ahead with their easing cycle. Average inflation expectations two years... 


While onsite operations are unaffected, transport of semi-processed copper from MMG's Las Bambas (pictured) and Hudbay's Constancia are said to be interrupted.

Peru copper transport disrupted as informal miners block roads

2nd July 2025

Roadblocks by informal miners are disrupting transport of copper from some mines in Peru, including those owned by MMG and Hudbay Minerals, said people briefed on the matter. Artisanal miners are... 


Copper smelting

Vitol launches mine finance fund as competition grows for metals

1st July 2025

Vitol Group and Breakwall Capital have formed a credit fund targeting mining companies in the Americas, as competition among traders for copper and other metals contracts heats up. Valor Mining... 


Rare earth material

Bessent says US hopes to see China magnets flow at ‘faster rate’

1st July 2025

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US is hopeful China will do more to ease the export of rare earth magnets after last month’s deal between the two countries, saying flows had still not... 


Gold helps Canada’s stocks benchmark outshine the S&P 500

Gold helps Canada’s stocks benchmark outshine the S&P 500

1st July 2025

Despite ongoing trade tensions and a weakening economy, Canada’s main stocks benchmark outshone its US counterpart in the first half thanks to a record-breaking gold rally. The S&P/TSX Composite... 


Russia base metals sales to China surge, signaling deep reliance

1st July 2025

Russian base metals sales to China surged in the first five months of 2025, underscoring its economic dependence on its Asian neighbor even as the country seeks to diversify trade. Russian... 


Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago

Kganyago sees inflation-target work complete soon

1st July 2025

A review of South Africa’s inflation target by the National Treasury and the nation’s central bank is close to completion, Governor Lesetja Kganyago said. “It should be very soon that it’s... 


Top cobalt trader declares force majeure after Congo export halt

Top cobalt trader declares force majeure after Congo export halt

1st July 2025

The trading unit of CMOC Group — the world’s biggest producer of cobalt — has declared force majeure on deliveries of the battery metal, after the Democratic Republic of Congo extended a ban on... 


Codelco sticks to SQM lithium deadline as deal opposition mounts

Codelco sticks to SQM lithium deadline as deal opposition mounts

1st July 2025

Chilean State mining company Codelco is on track to finalize a landmark deal with lithium supplier SQM well before the next government takes office next year, a company official said Monday. Amid... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa

Rand strengthens as South Africa’s coalition avoids collapse

30th June 2025

South Africa’s currency gained after the nation’s fractious ruling coalition weathered its latest storm when a key partner opted to remain in the government. President Cyril Ramaphosa fired the... 


South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago

Kganyago bolsters case for lower inflation target

30th June 2025

South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago reinforced his argument for adopting a lower inflation target, noting that the current goal hurts the rand and allows prices to march higher.... 


SpaceX falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink satellites

Musk’s Starlink eyes R2bn South Africa investment

30th June 2025

Billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink, in a potential workaround of South Africa’s Black-empowerment rules to gain an operating license, may invest about R2-billion in the country, Business Day reported... 


First Quantum starts shipping stockpiled copper from Panama mine

First Quantum starts shipping stockpiled copper from Panama mine

30th June 2025

First Quantum Minerals has started shipping stockpiled copper from its stalled mine in Panama, 19 months after the operation was shut down by the country’s top court. A bulk carrier called Lipsi... 


Vale CEO Gustavo Pimenta

Vale’s new CEO aims to make Brazilian miner the world’s biggest

30th June 2025

The new head of Vale has laid out one of the Brazilian company’s most ambitious goals — becoming the world’s biggest metals producer by market capitalisation. “It has to be the biggest mining... 


Resources Minister Madeleine King

Australia cuts commodity export outlook despite gold price gain

30th June 2025

Australia cut its forecast earnings from commodity exports, as a meteoric rise in gold prices fails to offset weakness in iron-ore and natural gas. Total resource and energy export earnings fell... 


Gabon, Afreximbank sign $3.8bn accord on manganese, gold

27th June 2025

Gabon’s government signed a $3.8-billion memorandum of understanding with the African Export-Import Bank to fund the development of manganese, gold trading, energy and rail infrastructure. The... 


South African stocks poised to extend golden first-half rally

South African stocks poised to extend golden first-half rally

27th June 2025

South African stocks are heading for their best first-half performance in almost two decades, and precious-metal prices could pave the way for further gains. The FTSE/JSE Africa All Share Index is... 


Wars, Trump and climate malaise: Brazil braces for a tough COP30

Wars, Trump and climate malaise: Brazil braces for a tough COP30

27th June 2025

As climate delegates walked into Bonn’s World Conference Center on the first Monday after the US attack on Iran’s nuclear sites, they were serenaded on loudspeaker by Doris Day’s “Que Sera Sera.”... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa accused of ‘double standard’ in Whitfield saga

27th June 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa fired a deputy minister from the second-largest party in the ruling coalition on Thursday, a move that renews strain on the stability of his administration. Ramaphosa... 


Gold heads for weekly loss as Middle East truce saps demand

Gold heads for weekly loss as Middle East truce saps demand

27th June 2025

Gold headed for its second consecutive weekly loss, after a ceasefire between Israel and Iran dented demand for havens. Bullion edged lower early in Asia to around $3 315 an ounce and was down... 


Informal mining boom is biggest fear for Peru's copper investors

Informal mining boom is biggest fear for Peru's copper investors

27th June 2025

The biggest threat to Peru tapping more of its giant copper deposits is rising informal and illegal mining activity, according to the head of the country’s main industry association, SNMPE. Peru... 


South Africa to put in place online mining rights portal in July

26th June 2025

South Africa plans to unveil a new online mining registry next month, a long-delayed move toward greater transparency that should help boost investor interest in funding exploration projects. The... 


Consumer shopping

South African consumer confidence recovers in second quarter

26th June 2025

South African consumer confidence recovered in the second quarter as a proposed increase in consumer taxes was scrapped and an impasse in the coalition government over the budget ended. A quarterly... 


Tim Hodgson

Canada Energy Minister seeks Indigenous equity in major projects

26th June 2025

As Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government prepares to plow forward on major new energy and infrastructure projects, his natural resources minister says he wants Indigenous groups to pursue large... 


OceanaGold's Waihi gold mine

Miner OceanaGold sees ‘boring’ dual-listing boosting shares

26th June 2025

OceanaGold is eschewing common investment banking advice and pursuing what the company’s CEO thinks is a winning strategy: A “boring” US listing without selling additional shares. Vancouver-based... 


Johannesburg

South Africa posts first successive primary surplus in 16 years

26th June 2025

South Africa achieved its first back-to-back primary budget surplus in 16 years, signalling its commitment to fiscal discipline. Africa’s most-industrialised economy posted a primary surplus —... 


A haul truck at the Loulo-Gounkoto mine

Mali says State working on resuming output at Barrick gold mine

26th June 2025

Mali said a temporary administrator will restart production at Barrick Mining Corp’s Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex, which was put under provisional administration earlier this month. A dispute... 


Greenland miner eyes US, EU deals after Trump boosted interest

Greenland miner eyes US, EU deals after Trump boosted interest

26th June 2025

Greenland’s biggest miner Amaroq Minerals is in talks with several state-backed agencies as Donald Trump’s political spotlight translates into concrete investor interest, the company’s chief... 


Copper extends gains as Goldman sees 2025 price peak in August

Copper extends gains as Goldman sees 2025 price peak in August

26th June 2025

Copper extended gains for a fifth day, after Goldman Sachs Group said it expected prices to rise to a 2025 peak of around $10 050 a ton in August, as supplies outside the US tighten. Traders of... 


Gold holds decline as Israel-Iran ceasefire cuts haven demand

Gold holds decline as Israel-Iran ceasefire cuts haven demand

25th June 2025

Gold held a decline, which was triggered by a reduction in Middle East tensions as a shaky Iran-Israel ceasefire appeared to hold, cutting haven demand. Bullion traded little changed at around $3... 


Prime Minister Mark Carney

Carney says Canada can hit new C$150bn NATO bill with mines

25th June 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada can meet a steep expected increase in its North Atlantic Treaty Organisation obligations spending partly by leaning on the country’s bounty of critical... 


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