February 11, 2025 Ecuador’s mining future uncertain as socialist party gains traction Luisa González, a protégé of ex-President Rafael Correa, is capitalizing on public frustration with the economy and gang violence.
February 10, 2025 Gold price soars past $2,900 on new tariff threats Monday's rally marks the seventh time gold has set a new record in 2025.
February 10, 2025 Critical Elements secures up to $115m for Quebec’s Rose lithium project The Rose property is located in northern Québec’s Eeyou Istchee James Bay territory.
February 10, 2025 Poland’s copper tax cut may be extended beyond 2027, says minister The copper mine tax was levied in 2012 and is based on local production and price.
February 10, 2025 Middlemen siphon billions from war-ravaged DRC’s cobalt, coltan trade The DRC produces 70% of the world’s cobalt, yet nearly $1 billion vanishes from the legal supply chain each year.
February 10, 2025 Firebird Metals signs MOU with Eramet for manganese ore supply The parties will work to convert the MOU into a long-term supply agreement by 2026.
February 10, 2025 EU says it would react to US steel tariffs, awaits details Trump said on Sunday that he would introduce new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the US.
February 10, 2025 South Africa halts search for trapped illegal miners over safety concerns The miners were unable to exit the shaft after a pulley system used to enter and exit the mine snapped.
February 10, 2025 New book explores Viola MacMillan’s rise and scandal in Canadian mining MacMillan, who started out as a prospector in the ’30s, became the central figure in one of Canada's most commented mining scandals.
February 10, 2025 Global Lithium fights alleged Chinese takeover The Australian junior says China-linked shareholders are attempting to gain control of the board and its Manna lithium project.
EU risks slow demise of aluminum industry if carbon tax not scrapped, Constellium CEO says The upcoming tax - coupled with concerns over supply - has pushed up European premiums for physical metal to a 10-month high. December 05, 2025 | 10:47 am
