February 28, 2025

Trump, Zelenskiy nix minerals deal

Mineral rights and security agreement cancelled at the White House on Friday after a news conference degenerated into a rare spectacle of raised voices and name-calling.

February 28, 2025

Column: Critical minerals take centre stage in world politics

Critical metals have become the new bargaining chip on the geopolitical card table.

February 18, 2025

Trump wants Ukraine’s minerals. But what exactly is up for grabs?

Various reports have suggested that Ukraine has mineral deposits worth upwards of $10 trillion.

February 17, 2025

GRAPH: The critical minerals to watch in the US

China is keeping its powder dry on rare earth and graphite export bans, for now.

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.

February 13, 2025

Ukraine and US partner in critical minerals sector

Ukraine holds the largest titanium reserves in Europe, capable of meeting US and EU metallic titanium demand for over 25 years.

February 13, 2025

Malawi temporarily bans all mineral exports to revamp rules

Rio Tinto Group-backed Sovereign Metals is currently developing a graphite project in the African country.

February 12, 2025

Ukrainian graphite mine hopes for Trump deal, but say returns won’t be instant

Trump seeks $500 billion in Ukraine minerals deal.

February 5, 2025

Syrah Resources hopes to resume production of Mozambique site in first quarter

The company declared force majeure in December due to disruptions from protests.

February 4, 2025

Fundraising by junior, intermediate miners at lowest since 2019: S&P

Funds raised by junior and intermediate mining companies dropped by 12% in 2024 to $10.27 billion, its lowest in five years.