January 9, 2025 Korea Zinc in talks with US buyers to supply antimony, chairman says China's export ban to the US disrupted the market for the mineral used in semiconductors.
January 9, 2025 Canada disputes Trump’s claims of resource independence Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said Trump’s assertion that America doesn't need anything from Canada was “simply false.”
January 8, 2025 Canada Rare Earth signs deals to buy permitted refinery, co-develop mine project in Laos The refinery has a rare earth oxide production capacity of 3,000 tonnes per year.
January 8, 2025 Penguins and red tape: Chile says ‘no’ to $2.5bn Dominga mine again Committee of Ministers said it unanimously rejected the $2.5 billion project in agreement with citizen concerns over biodiversity impacts and worries about potential spills.
January 8, 2025 Codelco taps debt market to fund record copper mine investments The Chilean state miner plans to raise about $1.5 billion to help fund investments needed to retain its status as the world’s biggest copper producer.
January 8, 2025 Allied Gold gets Mali’s go-ahead for new project near Sadiola Known as Korali-Sud, the new project will be managed under Mali’s new mining code.
January 8, 2025 K92 Mining shares soar on record-breaking gold production For the year, K92 produced 149,515 ounces of gold, surpassing guidance.
January 8, 2025 USA Rare Earth produces first batch of magnets at Oklahoma plant The company is targeting commercial production in 2026.
January 8, 2025 Indian steel titan’s coal deal frozen amid Mozambique legal row JSW Steel agreed in May to buy Minas de Revuboè, but the Mozambican government revoked the mine lease before a deal could be completed.
January 8, 2025 Congo rebels muddy minerals market with illegal Rwanda exports, says UN report The flows started after the M23 movement seized the Rubaya area, which has one of the world's largest deposits of coltan.
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am
Rio Tinto’s bid for Glencore piles pressure on BHP If BHP keeps out of the current talks, it may consider another deal to retain its leadership. January 11, 2026 | 07:49 am