November 14, 2025 Climate talks turn to risks of extracting critical minerals For the first time, countries have included language on critical minerals — and the risks associated with their extraction and processing — in a draft decision.
November 14, 2025 Op-Ed: Hard rock, smart tools – how AI is rewriting mining What felt distant a few years ago is now in practice on the ground.
November 14, 2025 Canada plans mining, rare earths stakes to combat China Canada has unveiled a suite of measures to shore up access to critical minerals, including fast-tracking mining projects deemed to have national importance.
November 14, 2025 China and US yet to agree rare earth deal weeks after talks The two sides have given their teams until the end of November to agree on terms for “general licenses” that China pledged to offer for US-bound exports.
November 14, 2025 Canada formally announces Major Projects Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed the second batch of projects to the country’s Major Projects Office.
November 13, 2025 India revamps critical mineral royalties to boost local mining Under the revised system, the royalties on graphite will be charged as a percentage of sale prices decided by the Indian Bureau of Mines.
November 12, 2025 US House report accuses China of minerals market interference The House committee's report alleges that China has specifically targeted the lithium and rare earths industries.
November 12, 2025 Column: Copper joins critical minerals list but the US has plenty already The country is successfully building what might be described as a strategic stockpile, just one held by the commercial rather than the state sector.
November 12, 2025 Solvay seals two deals to supply rare earths to US magnet makers Solvay is one of a few companies outside of China capable of the complex rare earths separation.
November 12, 2025 China moves to shield rare earths from US military use: WSJ If strictly implemented, the VEU system could make it harder for US and European manufacturers in the automotive and aerospace sectors.
Colombia to launch copper exploration round with eight qualified firms Colombia will offer 14 areas for copper production and exploration, ANM President Lina Franco said. December 12, 2025 | 10:30 am
