Although global mining and metals advocacy group the ICMM's 26 members achieved a year-on-year reduction in fatalities to 39 for 2025, from 43 in 2024, the group stresses that fatalities have generally been increasing since 2021, reversing a previous downward trend.

Hormozgan Steel Company has successfully completed the localization of the vertical scale pit pump used in its casting unit. The project was carried out by Iranian engineers with the aim of securing the domestic supply of strategic equipment, reducing dependence on foreign imports, and advancing local technical expertise.

Recent reports regarding the Yemeni Houthi movement's decision to impose restrictions on the movement of ships associated with Saudi Arabia have drawn the attention of global steel markets. This situation, which specifically affects vessels traveling from Asia to key destinations such as King Abdullah Port and Jeddah Port, necessitates the adoption of flexible logistical strategies by industry stakeholders.

President Donald Trump said on Monday he signed a proclamation to adjust tariffs on imports of aluminum into the US, adding the domestic production of primary aluminum in the US was currently insufficient.

Abbas Jorjani, Executive Director of the Revival Plan, announced this news and explained: This measure has been taken with the aim of developing processing units, completing the value chain, increasing the added value of mineral materials, and bringing idle mines and processing units back into the production cycle.

The UK government has fully nationalized British Steel, which had been owned by Chinese company Jingye, through the passage of the Steel Industry Act. The move has drawn a strong reaction and official condemnation from China’s Ministry of Commerce, with Beijing describing it as a blow to the legitimate rights of its investors.

Tax authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, following unsuccessful negotiations over several billion dollars in tax debts, have sealed the administrative offices of a copper mine belonging to Swiss commodity giant "Glencore"—an action indicating the intensification of disputes between the Congolese government and the largest players in the country's mining industry.

The US Department of Defense is buying lithium for its strategic stockpiles as the nation ramps up efforts to reduce supply risks for critical minerals.

Brazilian miner Vale said on Monday chairman Daniel Andre Stieler resigned from the role and from his seat on the board of directors, effective immediately.

Chile's State-run copper giant Codelco sees soaring costs, which are over one-and-a-half times above its global rivals, and heavy debt are the main challenges to the struggling company's competitiveness, according to an internal document seen by Reuters.