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.
June 24, 2025 Magna’s Crean Hill project receives Ontario gov’t funding The funds, said Magna, will be applied towards metallurgical work related to enhancing precious metal recoveries.
June 24, 2025 Rare earth startups eye $1 billion bounty from Brazil Mineral explorers hoping to tap into surging demand for rare earths are vying for a slice of nearly $1 billion in Brazilian […]
June 24, 2025 US finalizing $500 million for African critical minerals railway The US International Development Finance Corp. said it is “actively negotiating” with stakeholders, including the Angolan government and Trafigura.
June 24, 2025 German battery production, trade decline; lobby urges action Market volumes fell 16% in 2024 to a total value of $23.8B, mostly due to weaker demand for lithium-ion batteries.
June 24, 2025 Tata Motors says no panic on rare earth curbs, EV launches on track Owner of luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover said on Tuesday it is planning alternate sources for rare earth magnets.
June 23, 2025 EU needs rare earths strategic reserves against China threat, commissioner says Stephane Sejourne said he would launch further tenders this year to promote alternative raw material sources.
June 23, 2025 ERG plans to produce critical mineral gallium in Kazakhstan next year ERG's plans would make Kazakhstan, which until now has produced no gallium, the world's second largest producer after China.
June 23, 2025 Cobalt price surges after Congo extends ban Estimated 100,000 tonnes of EV battery material taken off the market over 7-month period.
Cochilco expects short-term lithium prices to remain high The battery energy storage system sector will continue to gain market share, with projected growth of 50-55% in 2026, it said. February 12, 2026 | 11:41 am
