Copper $ 5.865 / lb -0.59%
Brent Crude Oil $ 68.22 / bbl 1.05%
Palladium $ 1698.5 / ozt -1.99%
Crude Oil $ 63.76 / bbl 1.22%
Natural Gas $ 3.183 / Btu -2.06%
Silver Futures $ 79.255 / ozt 1.48%
Aluminum Futures $ 3021.75 / ton -0.69%
Micro Gold Futures $ 5017.9 / ozt 0.33%
Micro Silver Futures $ 79.23 / ozt 1.55%
Platinum $ 2059.9 / ozt -2.65%
Gold Futures $ 5017.8 / ozt 0.28%
Go to MDC Markets

Rare earth trade talks top mining trends: Wood Mac

Colin McClelland | December 11, 2025 | 8:26 am Battery Metals Critical Minerals Africa Asia Australia Canada China Europe USA Rare Earth 

The shift of rare earth elements to the centre of global trade negotiations is a leading trend in mining, according to a new report by natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie. It’s number two on its list of mega-trends in energy...

Mining.com Recommends

Contest Ranking Modal BG Contest Ranking Modal BG
Contest Ranking Title

Your Rankings.

The new Mining Power Rankings are live. Vote for the sector’s leaders in each of the Large-, Small-, and Micro-Cap leagues.

Vote Now