July 30, 2025 Rio Tinto logs smallest first-half profit in five years on lower iron ore prices The world's largest iron ore producer posted underlying earnings of $4.81B in H1 down 16% from a year earlier.
July 29, 2025 Finland reclaims mining crown as Canada loses ground Finland is now the top jurisdiction for mining and exploration, reclaiming its early 2010s status, followed by Nevada and Alaska.
July 28, 2025 Battery startup raises $200 million to fund Northvolt deal The new funding enables Lyten to acquire intellectual property related to energy storage systems.
July 28, 2025 China’s lithium markets gripped by possible supply disruptions Lithium carbonate traded on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange rose by its daily limit of 8% on Friday, capping a 14% gain for the week.
July 25, 2025 China lithium futures rise 8% to hit six-month high The most active lithium carbonate futures in Guangzhou hit the highest since January 21 at 80,520 yuan ($11,244) a metric ton.
July 25, 2025 US targets mine waste to boost local critical minerals supply The Interior Department will simplify federal rules for recovering minerals like rare earths, lithium, and cobalt from mine waste.
July 24, 2025 China’s ‘lithium capital’ flags permit issues at eight mines Analyst says the measures will "help the industry clean up excess supply."
July 23, 2025 Argentina approves Galan Lithium for incentives scheme, but rejects Ganfeng Galan Lithium's project at the Hombre Muerto salt flat is the sixth investment to be approved for RIGI benefits.
July 23, 2025 New Ghana mining laws to shorten licence periods, boost community investment Under the proposed law changes, prospecting licences would no longer be held indefinitely.
July 22, 2025 Germany gives Vulcan Energy 104 million euros to produce clean lithium The funding will be disbursed from October 1 over the course of 36 months.
BHP puts Anglo in ‘rearview mirror’ as CEO eyes Canada copper “I’m hopeful that in five years time, 10 years time, there’ll be further investments that we can make into Canadian resources, and specifically into copper,” Mike Henry said. December 19, 2025 | 12:32 pm
