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Glencore reports 2025 copper output fell 11% as rio tinto tie-up looms
FinanceAustralia's ionic rare earths bags $16 million UK grant for belfast recycling plant
US house votes to overturn minnesota mining ban, Senate to consider next
Fortescue doubles down on China to ensure iron ore flow
Copper climbs with tight stocks, demand in focus
Date: January 21, 2026
Jan 21 (Reuters) - Copper prices rose on Wednesday after a sharp decline in the previous session, as investors focused on tight inventories outside the U.S., even as traders questioned whether demand...
Trump to speed permits for deep-sea mining in international waters
Date: January 21, 2026
By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is pressing ahead on Wednesday with an effort to encourage U.S. exploration of the deep sea by accelerating permitting for...
Miner ferrexpo halts Ukraine operations, furloughs staff after power grid attacks
Date: January 20, 2026
Jan 20 (Reuters) - Ferrexpo said on Tuesday it has halted mining operations in Ukraine and furloughed part of its workforce after Russia's renewed attacks on the country's power network disrupted...
Rio Tinto-Glencore merger may need asset sales to win over China
Date: January 16, 2026
By Lewis Jackson, Melanie Burton and Amy Lv BEIJING/MELBOURNE, Jan 16 (Reuters) - The proposed tie-up between Rio Tinto and Glencore could require asset sales to secure regulatory approval from top...
Rio tinto to supply copper to Amazon for AI data centers
Date: January 15, 2026
Jan 15 (Reuters) - Rio Tinto said on Thursday it would supply copper that it leaches from an Arizona mine to Amazon.com for use in the tech giant's artificial intelligence data centers. The move...
Mkango launches rare earth plant in britain using recycled materials
Date: January 15, 2026
By Sam Tabahriti and Eric Onstad LONDON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Canadian rare earths group Mkango Resources on Thursday opened Britain's first commercial plant in 25 years to produce permanent magnets...