September 17, 2025

BHP, Lundin Mining bet $400M on Argentina copper hub

Their 50:50 JV, Vicuña, plans to seek approvals and begin production at a multibillion-dollar copper project in 2030.

September 16, 2025

US interested in funding Friedland-backed scandium project

The potential $67 million loan represents about half the project development costs, the company said.

September 16, 2025

Highland Copper gets US EXIM interest for potential $250M financing

The potential funding would cover a substantial share of the project’s estimated $400M capital cost.

September 16, 2025

US in talks to set up $5 billion fund for critical mineral deals

The Trump administration has made it a priority to shore up access to critical minerals such as copper, cobalt and rare earths.

September 15, 2025

Congo-Rwanda draft deal outlines role of US, others in revamp of minerals sector

The countries signed a peace deal in Washington in June.

September 14, 2025

Column: Recycling pioneers race to close the rare earths scrap gap

A low recycling rate reflects a combination of technological and economic challenges.

September 13, 2025

Ukraine, US to scout for minerals deal investment projects

Ukraine's Economy Minister Oleksiy Sobolev said the government wanted to identify three pilot investment projects within the next 18 months.

September 12, 2025

Anglo-Teck $53B merger may create larger copper complex than Escondida

The combination of Anglo’s Collahuasi and Teck’s Quebrada Blanca could yield over one million tonnes of copper a year by the early 2030s.

September 11, 2025

Canada launches fast-track reviews for major mines and energy projects

McIlvenna Bay and Red Chris among first five projects to move under Ottawa’s new framework.

September 11, 2025

Ontario invests $45M for Ring of Fire road access

Minister Greg Rickford announced investment to kick-start construction of the “corridor to prosperity.”