May 1, 2025

Pentagon’s AI metals program goes private in bid to boost Western supply deals

Open Price Exploration for National Security AI metals program is an attempt to counter China's sweeping control of the critical minerals sector.

May 1, 2025

What are Ukraine’s critical minerals and what do we know about the deal with US?

Ukraine has deposits of 22 of the 34 minerals identified by the European Union as critical, according to Ukrainian data.

May 1, 2025

US says minerals deal will strengthen Trump in talks with Russia

The US and Ukraine signed minerals deal on Wednesday.

May 1, 2025

Rio Tinto weighs up rare earths market

The board has discussed rare earths in light of recent market conditions and continues to weigh the impact of tariffs.

April 30, 2025

US, Ukraine sign long-awaited minerals deal

US officials said that the deal does not require Ukraine to repay past military aid, estimated in the billions of dollars.

April 30, 2025

Sumitomo, Builders Vision back US rare earths startup Phoenix Tailings

The company will use the funding as part of its construction of a $13 million facility in Exeter, New Hampshire.

April 30, 2025

USA Rare Earth raises $75M for Oklahoma magnet plant

Despite this, the company's shares fell nearly 20% on the day.

April 30, 2025

US, Ukraine critical minerals deal hits last-minute snag

The deal, originally expected to be signed on Wednesday, gives the US preferential access to new Ukrainian natural resources.

April 29, 2025

Defense Metals inks agreement with potential partner for Wicheeda REE project

The Wicheeda deposit in British Columbia is estimated to contain over 34 million tonnes of measured and indicated resources grading 2.02% total rare earth oxides.

April 29, 2025

Canadian election may herald increased mining activity

Critical minerals and industrial metals have emerged as essential economic building blocks in recent years.