November 6, 2025 Vedanta Resources launches US-domiciled CopperTech Metals CopperTech will own and operate Konkola Copper Mines in Zambia, one of the highest-grade copper-producing assets in the world.
November 6, 2025 MP Materials quarterly loss widens after halting sales to Chinese customers The results reflect the company's transition from dependence on foreign sales to a focus on being a major US miner and processor of rare earths.
November 6, 2025 Cove Capital to mine Kazakhstan tungsten in Trump-announced deal Cove Capital will control 70% of a joint venture and sales of the metal, with Tau-Ken Samruk controlling the remaining 30%.
November 6, 2025 American Tungsten in line for potential $25.5M loan The loan would fund mining development and milling facilities at its IMA mine in Idaho.
November 6, 2025 USGS officially adds copper, silver to critical minerals list The new list, compiled by the US Geological Survey, includes 10 additions to the previous one in 2022.
November 6, 2025 Kazakhstan, US sign MOU on critical minerals Over the past five years, Kazakhstan has attracted about $1 billion in private investment into its mining sector.
November 6, 2025 Japan, US consider rare earth mining near Minamitori in Pacific Japan plans to test the feasibility of raising rare earth mud from a depth of 6,000 metres in January.
November 6, 2025 Study warns deep-sea mining waste threatens marine food chain Research shows that deep discharge of mining waste must be assessed, as its impact on ocean ecosystems varies and could cause harm.
November 5, 2025 EU, China created special channel to ensure rare earth supplies, commissioner says On Tuesday, the EU Commission said EU and Chinese officials had discussed general licenses to ease the export of rare earths.
November 5, 2025 Can Africa ride critical minerals wave to economic boom? To capitalize on the burgeoning demand, the continent must address power shortages, skills gaps, trade barriers and limited industrial capacity.
Disruption and dislocation: LME metals’ year in seven charts Supply disruption and tariff dislocation have defined the London Metal Exchange base metals complex this year. December 23, 2025 | 07:58 am
