November 7, 2025

Congo suspends activities at Chinese mine after spill

Congo's mines minister said the operator, a unit of Zhejiang Huayou, does not meet environmental standards.

November 7, 2025

Deep Sea Rare Minerals seeks US seabed licences

Deep Sea Rare Minerals is the second firm after TMC to apply for deep-sea mining licences since Trump’s executive order to boost the sector.

November 6, 2025

Stellantis pulls plug on supply deal with Australia’s Alliance Nickel

Alliance said the missed milestones were primarily due to challenging nickel market conditions and project financing constraints.

November 6, 2025

Tesla co-founder’s critical minerals plant starts production

Redwood Materials, led by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, has begun operations at a $3.5 billion factory in South Carolina.

November 6, 2025

Study warns deep-sea mining waste threatens marine food chain

Research shows that deep discharge of mining waste must be assessed, as its impact on ocean ecosystems varies and could cause harm.

November 5, 2025

Key African copper trade route reopens between Zambia and Tanzania

Tanzania’s main port of Dar es Salaam is a crucial hub for copper and cobalt shipments from mines in Congo and Zambia to China.

November 5, 2025

Can Africa ride critical minerals wave to economic boom?

To capitalize on the burgeoning demand, the continent must address power shortages, skills gaps, trade barriers and limited industrial capacity.

November 5, 2025

Electra restarts construction at Ontario cobalt refinery

Electra’s refinery – which is targeted for commissioning in 2027 – will be the first of its kind in North America.

November 4, 2025

Canadian federal budget promises billions for mining

Canada’s Liberal government plans to form a C$2 billion sovereign fund for critical minerals.

November 3, 2025

TechMet to add to portfolio, fears Europe losing battle for critical minerals

The privately-held company has stakes in 10 companies and aims to add more within 12 months.