June 26, 2025

US rare earths refiner Phoenix Tailings eyes IPO within 3 years

Longer-term plans include building an even larger plant, possibly in West Virginia, Nevada or Texas.

June 26, 2025

Zurich researchers pioneer rare earth e-waste recycling

Currently less than 1% of rare earth materials are recycled, due to the immense energy and chemical effort to separate elements.

June 26, 2025

Energy Fuels’ rare earth JV in Australia receives regulatory OK

Energy Fuels regards the Donald project to be one of the world's "best near-term sources" of rare earth minerals.

June 26, 2025

Greenland miner eyes US, EU deals after Trump boosted interest

Amaroq is in talks with a number of lenders about state loans, offtake agreements and direct investments.

June 26, 2025

Australia sues China-linked rare earth investors

Australia has sought to build a domestic rare earths supply chain.

June 26, 2025

CHART: The brutal economics of EV battery lithium

Value of installed lithium in the average electric vehicle sold globally plummets by 89%.

June 26, 2025

Copper price surges to highest since March record

US prices jump more than 3%, opening up massive $1,600 per tonne gap between US and LME copper prices with Goldman Sachs predicting more gains to come. 

June 25, 2025

US announces policy changes for offshore mineral development

US Interior Department said the new policies will "reduce delays, improve coordination and provide greater certainty for industry".

June 25, 2025

Copper price: Chinese smelters ramp up exports, potentially squeezing home market too

Exports at these levels would bring renewed pressure and could potentially tip the Chinese market into backwardation as well.

June 24, 2025

Prime Minister says Canada’s mines to help pay $110 billion NATO bill

Mark Carney said country can meet a steep expected increase in its NATO spending obligations spending partly by leaning on the country’s bounty of critical minerals.