January 8, 2026 Trump’s Greenland talk brings opportunity, unease for business The business community is split on the impact of Donald Trump’s renewed interest in the Arctic island.
January 7, 2026 Critical Metals to build pilot plant in Greenland The facility will be engineered for Arctic climate conditions and be ready for use no later than May 2026, it said.
January 7, 2026 Asian rare earth stocks surge on new China-Japan export curbs The gains came after Beijing said all dual-use items are banned from being exported to Japan for military use.
January 6, 2026 G7 finance ministers to meet in Washington to discuss rare earths G7 countries, except Japan, are heavily or exclusively reliant on China for a range of materials from rare earth magnets to battery metals.
January 5, 2026 Most mineral and metal prices to edge higher in 2026, BMI forecasts Country risk team expects broad tariff uncertainty to continue to decline over 2026.
January 5, 2026 Viridis gets support for up to $50M funding for Colossus rare earth project The Colossus project last month received a preliminary environmental license from Brazil's southeastern state of Minas Gerais.
January 4, 2026 Botswana to open embassy in Moscow, open up to Russia in rare earths and diamonds Russia is seeking to strengthen its foothold in Africa amid the wider confrontation with the West.
January 2, 2026 Mulberry Industries, Ramaco Resources enter rare earth offtake MOU for Brook mine Brook, in Wyoming, is America's first new rare earth element and critical mineral mine in over 70 years.
January 2, 2026 Column: Every mineral is critical in the new metals age The spectrum of metals now deemed "vital for a modern American economy" speaks to a quiet revolution in how metals are used.
December 31, 2025 RERATED: Top 50 mining companies soar past $2 trillion valuation The world’s 50 biggest mining stocks add nearly $900 billion in value after a bombshell 2025 as gold, silver and copper prices surge.
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am
Rio Tinto’s bid for Glencore piles pressure on BHP If BHP keeps out of the current talks, it may consider another deal to retain its leadership. January 11, 2026 | 07:49 am