December 24, 2025

Copper price: Most popular stories of 2025

Copper is on course for its biggest annual gain since 2009 and articles about the metal were read more than 2.5 million times this year.

December 24, 2025

Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge

All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures.

December 24, 2025

SolGold agrees to $1.2 billion takeover by top investor Jiangxi Copper

This was Jiangxi's third proposal to acquire the company.

December 24, 2025

US rare earth buyers still see China curbs despite Trump deal

The US and China still haven’t reached an agreement on key details of how Beijing will free up sales of rare earths.

December 23, 2025

China steel group urges domestic pricing in iron ore contracts

A newly launched port-side spot price index should become a core pricing reference for the market, the China Iron and Steel Association said.

December 23, 2025

Japan to test rare-earth mining from deep seabed mud

A government-backed trial will lift mineral-rich seabed mud to the surface as Tokyo seeks secure supplies beyond China.

December 22, 2025

Chinese copper smelter, Antofagasta agree to record low fees

Tough negotiations reflected a market facing abundant refining capacity but tight global ore supplies.

December 22, 2025

Copper’s tight supply and tariff risks set for a volatile 2026

Analysts warn structural deficits may start in 2026 as copper hits records, demand accelerates and supply struggles to keep up.

December 22, 2025

Dalian iron ore extends gains on tight BHP supply, firmer hot metal production

Dalian iron ore futures rose for a fifth session due to tight supply from BHP's Jimblebar and Jingbao fines, plus strong China production.

December 21, 2025

Over 60% of critical minerals demand met through global trade: IEF

The IEF report predicts global demand for copper, nickel, cobalt, lithium and rare earths rising from 28 million tonnes in 2021 to nearly 41 million by 2040.