March 7, 2025

Metal for bullets risks bigger shortage after near-300% surge

A global shortage of antimony could worsen as the US and Europe replenish stockpiles of bullets used in Ukraine.

March 6, 2025

Kenmare Resources rebuffs takeover attempt by former executive

The proposed deal represents a premium of 92.7% to the titanium minerals producer's closing price.

March 6, 2025

Trump hails letter from Zelenskiy but holds off on minerals deal

Rapprochement over the mineral deal would mark a fresh reversal for Trump after a chaotic few days.

March 4, 2025

Congo courts Trump for strategic minerals tie-up as war looms

Congo has asked for an urgent meeting between Presidents Felix Tshisekedi and Donald Trump to discuss a pact.

March 4, 2025

Trump hopes to announce Ukraine deal in address to Congress

Reuters sources say the Trump administration and Ukraine are planning to sign the minerals deal on Tuesday.

February 28, 2025

Column: Critical minerals take centre stage in world politics

Critical metals have become the new bargaining chip on the geopolitical card table.

February 28, 2025

Paris prosecutor drops case against Apple over Congo minerals

The Paris prosecutor's office said allegations of money laundering and deceptive business practices were "not sufficiently well-founded".

February 27, 2025

Trump’s ‘very big’ minerals deal may pay off with US Republicans

Analysts said a successful agreement increased the chances that members of the party would be willing to approve more aid for Ukraine.

February 24, 2025

Ukraine, US closing in on deal over nation’s mineral resources

The new draft has been almost agreed on and Ukraine is awaiting a reply from the US, Bloomberg sources say.

February 23, 2025

Zelenskiy says US minerals deal must include military guarantees

Zelenskiy said the US dropped its demand for Kyiv to commit to paying $500 billion.