December 22, 2025 Sandvik to build $37M mining service hub in Canada Facility consolidates cutting, parts and aftermarket services to support potash, uranium and hard-rock mining by late 2026.
December 21, 2025 Over 60% of critical minerals demand met through global trade: IEF The IEF report predicts global demand for copper, nickel, cobalt, lithium and rare earths rising from 28 million tonnes in 2021 to nearly 41 million by 2040.
December 21, 2025 How 2026 will reshape US critical minerals resilience Emerging federal activity shows two key themes: growing support for high-risk minerals and renewed focus on domestic processing technologies.
December 20, 2025 Column: EV revolution rolls on but battery metals lose their charge It should only be a matter of time before demand momentum absorbs the current supply glut, writes Reuters columnist Andy Home.
December 19, 2025 Copper price nears $12,000 as base metals stage broad rally Copper neared a record high, with a renewed rally in US tech stocks helping to boost investor sentiment.
December 19, 2025 Nickel price extends rebound after Indonesia signals mine output cut The metal rose as much as 1.5% on Friday, two days after Indonesia proposed cutting nickel ore production in 2026.
December 19, 2025 Lundin to sell Eagle mine to Talon for $84M Share-based deal gives Talon processing assets in the US and a new CEO, while Lundin sharpens its focus on larger copper operations.
December 18, 2025 Ontario, Ottawa sign deal to speed up major projects The deal will bring a “one project, one review” approach to major infrastructure initiatives in Canada’s most populous province.
December 18, 2025 Canada Nickel posts country’s No 1 contained metal district Two new initial resources for its sulphide deposits in northern Ontario now make its Timmins Nickel District the largest undeveloped nickel base in the country.
December 18, 2025 Brazil delays critical minerals areas auction The regulator said funding shortfalls prevent it from covering the costs needed to move ahead with the tender process.
Chinese copper smelter, Antofagasta agree to record low fees Tough negotiations reflected a market facing abundant refining capacity but tight global ore supplies. December 22, 2025 | 12:20 pm
