April 30, 2025 US, Ukraine critical minerals deal hits last-minute snag The deal, originally expected to be signed on Wednesday, gives the US preferential access to new Ukrainian natural resources.
April 29, 2025 Defense Metals inks agreement with potential partner for Wicheeda REE project The Wicheeda deposit in British Columbia is estimated to contain over 34 million tonnes of measured and indicated resources grading 2.02% total rare earth oxides.
April 29, 2025 What Mark Carney’s victory means for the mining industry Carney's win marks a pivotal shift for the mining sector, especially in critical minerals vital for the global energy transition.
April 29, 2025 Canadian election may herald increased mining activity Critical minerals and industrial metals have emerged as essential economic building blocks in recent years.
April 29, 2025 Ukraine’s mining heartlands tell Trump: Don’t take advantage of us Ukrainians urge the US President not to exploit their mineral wealth.
April 29, 2025 Belgium open to bigger role in Congo minerals sector, foreign minister says Kinshasa is currently on a push to attract new players to the sector.
April 29, 2025 TMC submits application for deep sea mining under US law The Metals Company has made history with the first-ever application for two exploration licenses and a commercial recovery permit.
April 29, 2025 EU gives $36M boost to Czech Cinovec lithium project Cinovec, located in the Krusné Hory Mountains near the German border, is the largest hard rock lithium resource in the European Union.
April 28, 2025 US greenlights rare earth mine next to Mountain Pass in California The Department of the Interior issued its approval for Dateline Resources to continue its development of the Colosseum rare earths project.
April 28, 2025 Aclara opens heavy rare earths pilot plant in Brazil The company expects to process 200 tonnes of clay from the Carina project, resulting in an estimated production of 150 kg of heavy rare earth carbonates.
BHP Group signs silver streaming agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals BHP will deliver silver from its share produced at the Antamina mine. February 16, 2026 | 01:59 pm