June 6, 2025

China’s rare earth weapon changes contours of trade war battlefield

Several European auto suppliers shut down production lines this week after running out of supplies.

June 6, 2025

Trump and Xi agree to more talks as trade disputes brew

The highly anticipated call came in the middle of a dispute over rare earth minerals.

June 6, 2025

Stausholm dismisses rift rumours as Rio opens $2B mine

The official opening of the Western Range iron ore mine may mark Jakob Stausholm’s final visit to the Pilbara in his role as Rio Tinto CEO.

June 5, 2025

Maxus Mining acquires antimony and tungsten projects in British Columbia

The antimony projects, Quarry, Hurley and Altura cover approximately 3,700 hectares of terrain and the Lotto tungsten project covers 422 hectares.

June 5, 2025

Trump set to waive some legal requirements to boost critical minerals

The president can waive those requirements in the event of an emergency.

June 5, 2025

Serbian farmers vow to oppose Rio Tinto lithium project even after EU labels it strategic

The mine in the Jadar valley would eventually meet 90% of Europe's lithium needs should it go ahead.

June 5, 2025

Australia is ‘safe and reliable’ critical minerals alternative, minister says

Australia does not want to just "dig and ship" the minerals and aims to process them as well, trade minister Don Farrell said.

June 5, 2025

Lynas Rare Earths surges as China’s export curbs disrupt auto industry

Shares hit their highest since February 2023 amid rising worries over China’s tightened export controls.

June 5, 2025

Ukraine, US discuss how to make minerals fund operational by year-end

The fund's first meeting is expected in July.

June 5, 2025

Ontario fast-tracks controversial mining law

The Canadian province will have “special economic zones" in which mining projects can be exempted from provincial laws and regulations.