April 10, 2025 Uzbekistan, US companies ink minerals deals Uzbekistan has been looking to tap into its vast endowment resources, including many of the critical minerals being sought after by the US.
April 10, 2025 Copper smelting activity fell sharply in March, satellite data shows Data was provided by Earth-i, which tracks smelters representing up to 95% of global production.
April 8, 2025 Sandvik improves underground bolting safety with new pumpable resin system The latest pumpable resin system, featuring Mineral Bolt technology from Sandvik Ground Support, now supports three bolt types.
April 8, 2025 Solvay launches rare earth processing expansion amid China restrictions The company eventually aims to supply 30% of Europe's processed rare earths demand for magnets by 2030.
April 8, 2025 Uranium supplies could run dry by the 2080s, agencies warn Uranium may run out in 60 years if nuclear energy demand increases, the Nuclear Energy Agency and the International Atomic Energy Agency say.
April 8, 2025 GeoFrame to break ground on major lithium project in Texas The Texas-based lithium extraction facility is said to be able to meet entire national demand for battery-grade lithium carbonate by 2029.
April 4, 2025 Breakthrough Cu-Ta-Li alloy could transform aerospace, defense applications, researchers say US Army Research Laboratory developed nanostructured copper alloy with exceptional thermal stability and mechanical strength.
April 4, 2025 Battery metals market faces perfect storm — analysts US tariffs, falling prices, and shifting demand are dragging down the battery raw materials market, Fastmarkets says.
April 3, 2025 Trump’s tariffs shake markets, threaten metals trade The tariffs include a universal 10% levy on imports and targeted measures on 60 countries, marking a major shift in trade policy.
April 3, 2025 Maverick Metals secures $19M seed funding for copper extraction tech The funding will support the commercialization of LithX, a novel lixiviant chemistry designed to improve the recovery of copper at reduced costs.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
