MINES and MINERALS

Wednesday 04 June 2025 - 16:03

MINES and MINERALS NEWS SERVICE

Tungsten’s emerging supply chain

me-metals: Tungsten prices on the European spot market hit the highest level in 12 years this month, driven by China tightening its grip on critical mineral exports.

Two Days ago

Glencore’s $22B assets shift sets stage for mining mega-merger

me-metals: Glencore (LON: GLEN) has transferred almost $22 billion in foreign assets into its Australian subsidiary in a sweeping global restructure, laying the groundwork for a future mega-merger with...

Three Days ago

Infographic: Rare earth spheres of control

me-metals: MINING.COM and The Northern Miner mapped global rare earth production through a geopolitical lens, dividing the world into five “spheres of control”: Chinese, American, Russian, Coalition of...

Three Days ago

Diamond mining industry cracks under pressure

me-metals: The global diamond industry is undergoing a rapid and unprecedented collapse, according to tech entrepreneur and academic Leanne Kemp, though some industry analysts argue that while the downturn...

Four Days ago

Rhodium prices to outperform platinum and palladium in 2025, Metals Focus says

me-metals: Average prices for platinum and rhodium are expected to rise by 1% and 8%, respectively, this year, while palladium will see a 5% price reduction, consultancy Metals Focus said on Monday.

Twelve Days ago

Lynas becomes first producer of heavy rare earths outside China

me-metals: Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) has become the first producer of so-called ‘heavy’ rare earths outside of China following the successful production of dysprosium at its Malaysia plant.

Seventeen Days ago

Ukraine, US sign additional documents on implementing minerals deal

me-metals: Ukraine and the US have signed additional agreements concerning a natural resources deal, a key demand of US President Donald Trump which is crucial for sustaining military aid for Kyiv.

Eighteen Days ago

Column: Iron ore tells a different story to the China tariff pain narrative

me-metals: Concern is mounting over just how big a hit the Chinese economy is going to take from the massive tariffs imposed by the United States, but so far the commodity most at risk is seemingly unaffected.

twenty-one Days ago

Rare 10-carat blue diamond could fetch $20M at auction

me-metals: A rare 10-carat blue fancy diamond could fetch up to $20 million when it goes to auction in Geneva on May 13, auction house Sotheby’s said on Thursday.

twenty-five Days ago