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BHP copper output falls 19% in September quarter, Anglo American falls 5%
BHP’s copper production fell 19% to 400,700 metric tonnes in the three months to September 30, compared with a year earlier, as lower grades, maintenance and severe weather in Chile hit its biggest mine.
Indonesia’s revised nickel quota leaves smelters leaning on Philippine ore
Indonesia has approved a revised 2026 nickel ore mining quota of about 290 million metric tonnes, which is still below the amount industry experts estimate its smelters need.
Japan months away from running out of yttrium as China cuts exports 98%
Japan could run out of yttrium within months unless China eases its export controls, according to the Financial Times, and has asked the US for help.
China to restrict exports of mine-building tunnel machines
China will require licences for tunnel boring machine exports to “sensitive” countries from November 18, adding risk for new underground copper mines.
The missile race is becoming a race for critical minerals
Sixteen days of the Iran war left coalition forces needing an estimated 4,000kg of tungsten just to replacing the expended gun ammunition — but US
Anglo American says tech giants weigh equity stakes to secure copper for data centres
Technology companies hungry for the copper that goes into data centres are holding talks with miners about buying into supply directly, Anglo American chief executive Duncan Wanblad said on October 15, as copper trades close to record highs.