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Refined copper surplus forecast, but copper mines struggle to keep up
The global refined copper market is expected to record a surplus of about 104,000 metric tonnes in 2026, rising to 368,000 tonnes in 2027, according to the International Copper Study Group’s latest forecast.

Australia weighs nationalising rare-earth developer Northern Minerals over China-linked stakes
Australia is considering nationalising Northern Minerals after China-linked shareholders failed to comply with government orders to sell their stakes in the rare-earth developer. Resources Minister

Centinela strike puts 1% of global copper supply at risk
A strike at Antofagasta Minerals’ Centinela mine — producing roughly 1% of global copper mine supply and 4.5% of Chilean output — has entered its

Scandium: can new supply keep pace with defence and AI?
A single defence customer could reshape scandium supply and demand. In August, NioCorp announced a non-binding agreement with Lockheed Martin covering potential purchases of up

Indonesia launches $10.2 billion nickel, battery and aluminium projects as it weighs smelter moratorium
Indonesia has launched 11 China-backed nickel, battery, aluminium and solar projects worth US$10.2billion — one day after revealing it may stop approving more plants that

Big money is moving into small gold stocks | Anthony Milewski on The Deep Dive
From The Precious Metals Summit Beaver Creek, Anthony Milewski, Founder of The Oregon Group, joins The Deep Dive to discuss why capital is finally reaching








