November 19, 2025 Friedland opens $2B Platreef mine in South Africa The opening caps a 37-year effort at what Friedland calls “the world’s largest undeveloped precious-metals mine.”
November 18, 2025 Column: China deal buys US time to build critical minerals supply chain The Trump administration has sought to diversify the critical minerals supply chain with a multi-pronged strategy.
November 17, 2025 Businessman accused in Trafigura nickel nightmare goes on trial Trafigura took legal action against Prateek Gupta and several firms connected to him after saying it spent months uncovering what it believed was a systematic fraud against it.
November 14, 2025 Climate talks turn to risks of extracting critical minerals For the first time, countries have included language on critical minerals — and the risks associated with their extraction and processing — in a draft decision.
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.
Codelco, SQM kick off lithium tie-up with board meeting The NovaAndino Litio company was established after an agreement signed in May 2024 and valid until 2060. December 29, 2025 | 07:59 am
