Glencore
In a significant move poised to reshape the global copper landscape, Chilean state-owned mining giant Codelco officially announced on December 3, 2025, its selection of Glencore Plc (LSE: GLEN) as the preferred partner to design and potentially develop a new, state-of-the-art copper smelter in Chile's mineral-rich Antofagasta region.
Mining Sector
The global mining sector is currently experiencing an unprecedented wave of consolidation, a strategic maneuver driven by the escalating demand for critical minerals vital to the ongoing energy transition. At the heart of this transformative period lies the recently announced merger between Anglo American PLC (LSE: AAL) and Teck Resources
Congo
Kinshasa, DRC – October 24, 2025 – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the world's leading supplier of cobalt, has officially ushered in a transformative new era for the critical mineral market. On October 16, 2025, the DRC launched a comprehensive cobalt export framework, replacing a seven-month export ban with
Hindustan Zinc
Udaipur, India – Hindustan Zinc (NSE: HINDZINC), a global leader in integrated zinc, lead, and silver production, has reported a significant surge in its quarterly profits, largely propelled by an unprecedented boom in silver prices and sustained, albeit fluctuating, strong demand for zinc. The company announced a 14% year-on-year (YoY) increase