October 30, 2025 First Quantum reports progress in Panama amid copper mine audit Miner advances preservation program, power plant restart and looks forward to talks on a long-term agreement.
October 30, 2025 Japan’s Sojitz begins importing heavy rare earths from Australia Since 2011, when Sojitz signed an exclusive sales deal with Lynas for light rare earths for the Japanese market.
October 30, 2025 China to suspend new REE export controls for 1 year China won’t be removing the export limits that were introduced in April.
October 30, 2025 US gets rare earth reprieve from China, but not rollback It is unclear whether the commitment to pause the October measures also includes batteries and industrial diamonds.
October 30, 2025 Agnico Eagle launches $130M Avenir unit for critical minerals Agnico plans to contribute $80M in non-gold and non-copper strategic investments, plus $50M in cash to fund Avenir Minerals.
October 29, 2025 Liberia replaces mines minister amid talks on US investments The decision is part of moves to improve governance and efficiency, the office of President Joseph Boakai said.
October 29, 2025 US EXIM considers $200 million loan for rare earth firm REalloys The project would need to obtain US customers for its magnets in order to receive the loan.
October 29, 2025 North American miners sell shares at fastest pace since 2013 Gold and silver companies account for a third of the number of October’s stock sales.
October 29, 2025 EU urged to boost critical minerals push amid China curbs Energy security group calls for a permanent investment network to reduce dependence on Beijing and speed up green transition.
October 29, 2025 Glencore’s copper output falls again, down 40% since 2018 While global miners lift copper output, Glencore’s production is expected to fall again to 850,000–875,000 tonnes.
China’s Premier inspects rare earth facilities, hints at leverage in US rivalry Li Qiang inspected rare earth facilities in the southern province of Jiangxi on Tuesday. February 10, 2026 | 04:26 pm
