December 18, 2024 PetroChina to start metals trading, eyeing energy transition In addition to lithium and copper, the new PetroChina unit may also look to trade nickel.
December 18, 2024 Glencore in talks to sell Philippine copper smelting unit Due to its location, the business — Pasar — has long been a key trading asset for Glencore.
December 18, 2024 Trump advisers urge ending environmental reviews for mines receiving US funds Proposed US critical minerals projects have been in regulatory review for more than a decade.
December 17, 2024 BHP sees rising uncertainty for miners on trade as Trump returns Mining companies across the globe have been spooked by Trump’s plans to slap tariffs.
December 17, 2024 VIDEO: Critical minerals race driving resource nationalism Jimena Blanco, chief analyst at Verisk Maplecroft, says that geopolitical tensions are causing major shifts in global mining policies.
December 16, 2024 Charted: Major copper discoveries since 1900 Copper discoveries are becoming increasingly rare and often found deeper underground.
December 16, 2024 Canadian Critical Minerals confirms 10.4% stake in XXIX Metal XXIX Metal controls two of the largest copper projects in Eastern Canada.
December 16, 2024 Sierra Metals shares jump on takeover offer from Peruvian firm The offer will be priced at C$0.85 per share, which is a 10% premium over Sierra Metals' closing price of C$0.77 on the TSX last Friday.
December 13, 2024 Copper price: What’s in store for 2025 The bellwether metal had a rollercoaster 2024, will next year bring more wild swings?
December 13, 2024 Charted: Copper vs. Oil Demand (1970-2040) In 2021, Goldman Sachs declared copper “the new oil.”
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am
Rio Tinto’s bid for Glencore piles pressure on BHP If BHP keeps out of the current talks, it may consider another deal to retain its leadership. January 11, 2026 | 07:49 am