December 4, 2025 US minerals projects seek ‘industrial vision’ from Washington to compete with China Executives from Perpetua Resources, American Rare Earths and Westwin Elements said the US government should release a comprehensive minerals plan.
December 4, 2025 US plans more stakes in minerals companies, Trump official says Executive director of the National Energy Dominance Council says the move is necessary to counter China’s dominance in raw materials.
December 4, 2025 Serra Verde cuts short China offtake deals, approached by Western firms Privately-held Serra Verde renegotiated the Chinese deals and now they conclude at the end of next year.
December 4, 2025 Australia relying on luck over strategy, mining veteran says Jake Klein warns Australia will fail in its attempt to be a critical minerals leader without serious vision and reform.
December 4, 2025 Rio Tinto targets $10B assets selloff as Trott resets the miner Rio Tinto’s new CEO pushes a sweeping overhaul aimed at tightening costs, simplifying business structures and boosting long-term growth.
December 3, 2025 US, Congo eye minerals pact amid peace deal with Rwanda A series of deals target ending a long-running conflict in the eastern part of the resource-rich African nation.
December 2, 2025 Appian talking to US, Australia on critical minerals after IFC deal The private equity firm and the International Finance Corporation launched a $1 billion fund in October to invest in projects in Africa and Latin America.
December 2, 2025 China issues first batch of streamlined rare earth licences These new licences, according to sources cited by Reuters, were issued to three of China's leading magnet makers.
December 2, 2025 Trump pressure fuels Latin America’s critical minerals push IDB president Ilan Goldfajn said Latin America aims to refine lithium, copper and other minerals instead of exporting raw materials to Asia.
December 2, 2025 US firms are snapping up the rare earths Europe needs to rearm European defense companies are trying to buy rare earths directly, without coordinating with suppliers, and with little government support.
Larvotto expands technical capabilities at Hillgrove antimony-gold project With ECORE, Larvotto can immediately scan drill core after drilling, providing multi-element and mineral maps and data. December 04, 2025 | 12:02 pm