December 4, 2025 US minerals projects seek ‘industrial vision’ from Washington to compete with China Executives from Perpetua Resources, American Rare Earths and Westwin Elements said the US government should release a comprehensive minerals plan.
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.
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