September 19, 2025 “We’re in project Manhattan 2.0”, uranium CEO says In 2024, the US consumed 50 million pounds of uranium, but only produced 677,000 pounds, according to the EIA.
September 19, 2025 China’s rare earth product exports surge to highest since 2012 Despite the surge in Chinese exports, end-users of rare earth magnets in Europe remain undersupplied.
September 19, 2025 Idaho’s Stibnite gold-antimony project cleared to begin construction The mine is expected to supply over 35% of US antimony demand.
September 19, 2025 US invests $1.4M in Zambian mine expansion to rival China USTDA's grant to Metalex Africa will go towards a feasibility study on expanding the Kazozu copper-cobalt mine.
September 18, 2025 US lawmaker wants Trump to restrict Chinese flights over rare earths access Representative called to restrict or suspend Chinese airline landing rights US unless Beijing restores full access to rare earths and magnets.
September 18, 2025 Cobalt’s EV battery comeback as prices nearly double The size of the electric vehicle battery cobalt market in August jumped to the highest since December 2022.
September 17, 2025 Ivanhoe in ongoing talks with sovereign funds after Qatar investment, Friedland says Friedland said Qatar's investment opens doors, especially in predominantly Islamic countries where he believes there are large, untapped mineral deposits.
September 17, 2025 Ukraine, US launch fund for critical minerals projects with $150M investment Ukraine and the US International Development Finance Corporation will each commit $75 million.
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.
Caledonia CEO says Bilboes gold mine a ‘game changer’ for Zimbabwe The mine is forecast to reach annual output of 200,000 ounces from 2029 for an initial period of 10 years. February 11, 2026 | 07:06 am
