August 5, 2025 Australia pledges $87M to rescue Trafigura’s Nyrstar smelters in critical minerals push The initial focus will be on fast-tracking an antimony pilot plant in Port Pirie, Nyrstar said.
August 4, 2025 Alcoa flags gallium potential in study with Japanese partners Company will investigate production of metal used in semiconductors as a byproduct from existing aluminum operations in Western Australia.
August 4, 2025 Greer says US-China talks ‘about halfway there’ on rare earths The key industrial components were a focus of negotiations in Stockholm last week.
August 4, 2025 TMC releases PFS, publishes first probable mineral reserves for deep-sea nodules The Canadian miner has exclusive access to the Nori Clarion-Clipperton Zone in the Pacific Ocean.
August 4, 2025 China limits supply of critical minerals to US defense sector: WSJ According to the WSJ, citing sources, the Chinese government is now refusing or delaying exports of minerals designated for military applications.
August 1, 2025 US mulls REE price floor to lift output: Reuters The strategy would build on a recent public-private partnership between the US Department of Defense and MP Materials.
July 31, 2025 Trump team outlines push for rare earths in meeting with executives Trade adviser Peter Navarro convened the meeting and told the executives that the administration is planning a major push to boost US production of the minerals.
July 31, 2025 Southern Copper eyes $10.2B Mexico investment pending talks Southern Copper ramps up Mexico talks, with over $600 million in mining investments expected by end of 2025.
July 30, 2025 American Tungsten gets site remediation plan approved for Ima mine in Idaho Ima is a past-producing underground tungsten mine situated on 22 patented claims.
July 30, 2025 Maxus expands land holdings at Quarry antimony project in British Columbia Maxus acquired 100% interest in three antimony exploration properties in BC: Quarry, Hurley and Altura, covering 3,700 hectares.
EU risks slow demise of aluminum industry if carbon tax not scrapped, Constellium CEO says The upcoming tax - coupled with concerns over supply - has pushed up European premiums for physical metal to a 10-month high. December 05, 2025 | 10:47 am
