December 4, 2025

US plans more stakes in minerals companies, Trump official says

Executive director of the National Energy Dominance Council says the move is necessary to counter China’s dominance in raw materials.

December 4, 2025

Serra Verde cuts short China offtake deals, approached by Western firms

Privately-held Serra Verde renegotiated the Chinese deals and now they conclude at the end of next year.

December 3, 2025

Norway halts deep sea mining

No deep sea licences will be issued in Norway’s territorial waters until 2029, in line with an agreement made with the opposition Socialist Left Party on Tuesday.

December 3, 2025

Agnico Eagle, Ivanhoe Electric and District Metals top MDC November mining stock rankings

Driven by data and investor insight, these rankings track market sentiment on which companies execute and gain momentum.

December 3, 2025

EU to introduce export restrictions on rare earth magnet waste in early 2026

Recycling would potentially meet 20% of the EU's current permanent magnet demand of 20,000 tonnes.

December 2, 2025

China issues first batch of streamlined rare earth licences

These new licences, according to sources cited by Reuters, were issued to three of China's leading magnet makers.

December 2, 2025

Trump pressure fuels Latin America’s critical minerals push

IDB president Ilan Goldfajn said Latin America aims to refine lithium, copper and other minerals instead of exporting raw materials to Asia.

December 2, 2025

US firms are snapping up the rare earths Europe needs to rearm

European defense companies are trying to buy rare earths directly, without coordinating with suppliers, and with little government support.

December 2, 2025

UK has no immediate plans for critical minerals price floor, minister says

So far Britain is attracting adequate investment in the critical minerals sector to develop home-grown supply, Industry Minister Chris McDonald said.

December 1, 2025

US moves to deepen minerals supply chain in AI race with China

Initiative begins with a meeting on Dec. 12 with Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the Netherlands, the UK, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Australia.