February 28, 2025 China keeps unprecedented hold on metals with mining push abroad China increased overseas mining investments last year, boosting its control over the metals supply chain amid global reliance concerns.
February 27, 2025 Congo to enforce artisanal cobalt monopoly after export halt DRC is starting to enforce a long-planned state monopoly to control production of hand-dug cobalt.
February 25, 2025 China cobalt stocks jump as Congo exports ban sparks “chaos” A surprise export ban in the DRC lifted the near-term outlook for the material used in alloys and batteries.
February 24, 2025 Congo offers US, Europe minerals in exchange for peace President Felix Tshisekedi urged direct trade and didn't rule out a minerals deal if tied to ending the nation's conflict.
February 24, 2025 Congo suspends cobalt exports for four months amid glut Cobalt prices have dropped below $10 a pound, a level not breached for 10 years.
February 21, 2025 Global exploration budgets fall as juniors tighten belts: S&P Global spending dropped 3% to $12.5 billion, S&P’s Corporate exploration strategies 2024 report shows.
February 21, 2025 China’s Norinco sweetens bid for Congo copper mines as deal stalls Norinco already owns the Comica and Lamikal mines in Congo.
February 19, 2025 TMC shares surge on high-grade alloy production The company produced high-grade nickel-copper-cobalt alloy and manganese silicate at a facility in Japan.
February 19, 2025 Glencore weighs ditching London as primary listing The miner and commodity trader is studying whether a move would boost its shares — with New York top of the list of potential destinations.
February 17, 2025 Column: Critical minerals is a meaningless term, needs new definition and strategy The term critical minerals has become so widespread that it has effectively lost its meaning, as it could be applied to virtually every metal being mined.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
