November 14, 2025 Canada plans mining, rare earths stakes to combat China Canada has unveiled a suite of measures to shore up access to critical minerals, including fast-tracking mining projects deemed to have national importance.
November 14, 2025 Canada formally announces Major Projects Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed the second batch of projects to the country’s Major Projects Office.
November 13, 2025 Chinese battery material makers push for higher prices as cobalt rally hits supply chain Makers of nickel-manganese-cobalt (NCM) precursors have sought higher offers for long-term contracts in recent week.
November 11, 2025 China’s critical minerals curb has billion-dollar impact on US GDP: Macquarie Macquarie estimates the US is about 80% import reliant for rare earth compounds and metals, with approximately 70% of those coming from China.
November 10, 2025 Aqua Metals partners with Westwin to strengthen US nickel supply chain The potential deal is valued at around $12 million annually based on current nickel prices.
November 10, 2025 Sibanye pays Appian $215M to settle dispute BMO Capital Markets views the settlement as a slight "positive" for Sibanye.
November 10, 2025 Vale gearing up to meet Indian demand as China steel output stagnates, CEO says The capacity of India's steel producers is likely to double to around 300 million tons in the next five to seven years, CEO Gustavo Pimenta said.
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.
Barrick officially resumes operational control of Mali mine Company will resume production gradually and focus on mandatory training for employees and contractors, according to a memo. December 18, 2025 | 09:58 am
