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.
December 15, 2025 SME warns 2026 may reset US mining’s global role Policy reform, security risks and workforce gaps will shape whether US mining momentum turns into lasting global strength in 2026.
December 11, 2025 Innovation slump drags mining productivity down — report New McKinsey research says mining productivity has stalled for years as costs rise and grades fall, but innovation could reverse it.
December 8, 2025 Global scramble for critical minerals to shape markets in 2026: BMI BMI sees tight supply, industrial policy and critical minerals competition steering mining investment in 2026.
October 20, 2025 Brazil targets rare earth revival as mining council takes shape More than three years after it was announced, Brazil’s Mining Policy Council has officially been installed.
October 17, 2025 New Ontario rules aim to speed up mine approvals Ontario has introduced rules designed to cut mine approval times by half.
October 16, 2025 Xi’s rare earth shock gives Trump a chance to win over US allies The tension comes as Xi and Trump prepare for their first sitdown in six years this month in South Korea.
October 15, 2025 Top 50 mining companies surge to new record near $2 trillion valuation The value of the world’s 50 biggest miners surged by more than $450B in a single quarter after a broad-based rally sparked by rampant gold and copper prices.
August 15, 2025 American Rare Earths produces first Wyoming oxides A research group assayed the concentrates to about 96.4% light rare earth oxides and 97.1% heavy rare earth oxides from 840 kg of ore.
July 27, 2025 Demand for magnetic REEs to triple by 2035: McKinsey Global demand for magnetic REEs is expected to triple from 59,000 tons in 2022 to 176,000 tons in 2035, the firm estimates.
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