October 23, 2025

Column: Critical minerals, decarbonization and government de-risking dominate mining wish list

Those are the key takeaways from this week's IMARC event in Sydney.

October 23, 2025

Antofagasta trims forecast as copper output inches up

The Chilean miner saw 1% rise in Q3 copper production and expects annual output at lower end of 660,000-700,000 tonnes.

October 22, 2025

Cyclic Materials, VAC sign 10-year rare earth magnet recycling deal

Companies have exclusive agreement for recycling magnet byproducts that will be produced at VAC's new manufacturing facility in South Carolina.

October 21, 2025

RMAP the first supply chain due diligence scheme recognized by European Commission

Responsible Minerals Assurance Process officially recognized for EU importers’ Conflict Minerals Regulation compliance.

October 21, 2025

Barrick’s seized Mali mine restarts under state management

Loulo-Gounkoto – which produced 723,000 ounces of gold in 2024 – is one of Barrick’s most important assets.

October 21, 2025

RANKED: Top 10 automakers by battery cobalt spending

Congo’s export quotas have lit a fire under cobalt prices and spending on the battery material is up 51% year on year despite ongoing thrifting. 

October 21, 2025

AI-driven ATMs target skeptical Russians to cash in their gold

However, Russians have not rushed to part with their gold in the same way as people have elsewhere.

October 21, 2025

Concerned carmakers race to beat China’s rare earths deadline

Even if Chinese suppliers can fulfil fresh orders before the November 8 export controls take effect, the journey by sea to Europe can take 45 days.

October 20, 2025

Minespider, Rare Earth Ventures partner to bring traceability to Australian minerals supply chain

Through this collaboration, the two companies will deploy digital product passports that embed transparent, verifiable data into raw material supply chains.

October 20, 2025

Sandvik’s orders rise on strong mining equipment demand amid gold rush

About 60% of Sandvik's commodity exposure in its mining business area, its largest business operation, is to gold and copper.