August 6, 2025 Glencore warns of cobalt surplus amid DRC export ban Glencore noted that much of its cobalt output may remain unsold by 2025 due to ongoing DRC export restrictions.
August 6, 2025 US courts Cook Islands for deep-sea mining The State Department has already begun talks with the South Pacific nation for research on seabed mineral exploration and development.
August 5, 2025 Iluka signs deal with Lindian for rare earths supply from Malawi Separately, Iluka has secured a $20 million loan facility to support the Kangankunde mine's development.
August 5, 2025 Australia weighs price floor for critical minerals, boosting rare earth miners The support comes as prices for some metals like rare earths have been too low to fund processing capacity in Western nations.
August 5, 2025 Infographic: Antimony spheres of control This infographic reveals how antimony mine production is divided among the emerging geopolitical spheres of control.
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.
Congo offers tantalum deposit under M23 control to US in minerals pact Congo estimates that the Rubaya mine needs $50 million to $150 million to restart and ramp up commercial output. February 18, 2026 | 11:16 am