August 27, 2025

KoBold Metals granted lithium exploration rights in Congo

The newly awarded permits are located in southeastern Congo near the Manono lithium project.

August 26, 2025

Merz and Carney vow deeper cooperation on critical minerals

The initiative includes co-funding of new projects.

August 22, 2025

Tailings could meet much of US critical mineral demand – study

Colorado School of Mines found the US could meet much of its demand for critical minerals by recovering materials currently discarded in mining waste.

August 22, 2025

Electra converts debt, launches $30M raise to jumpstart stalled cobalt refinery

The $250 million refinery in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, has been on hold since its construction was halted in August 2023.

August 21, 2025

US seeks to stockpile cobalt for first time in decades

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking offers for up to 7,500 tons of cobalt over the next five years in a contract worth up to $500 million.

August 20, 2025

EverMetal launches US-based critical metals recycling platform

EverMetal has completed its first acquisition of CAI Custom Alloys LLC, a Belvidere, Illinois-based processor of high-performance superalloys.

August 14, 2025

Trump to offer Russia access to minerals for peace in Ukraine

The Telegraph reported that US President Donald Trump is prepared to let Moscow tap into its natural resources in Alaska and lift some sanctions on Russia’s aerospace industry.

August 13, 2025

Inside the mine that feeds the tech world – and funds Congo’s rebels

Rubaya produces around 15% of the world’s coltan.

August 11, 2025

Lifezone Metals secures $60M bridge loan for nickel project

Kabanga is considered to be one of the world’s largest and highest-grade undeveloped nickel sulfide projects.

August 6, 2025

Glencore warns of cobalt surplus amid DRC export ban

Glencore noted that much of its cobalt output may remain unsold by 2025 due to ongoing DRC export restrictions.