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.

February 22, 2025

Ukraine, US still ironing out parts of minerals pact

The draft agreement proposed by the Trump administration currently has some questionable elements, Bloomberg sources said.

February 21, 2025

Canagold unveils antimony resource for New Polaris project in British Columbia

There are approximately 5,630 tonnes of antimony metal contained within the indicated resource, plus 1,195 tonnes inferred.

February 20, 2025

Column: A tungsten-tipped answer to the West’s critical metals dilemma

Tungsten is a critical component of the 21st-century industrial supply chain, both civilian and military.

February 19, 2025

US Army Corps seeks to fast-track 600 projects through environmental review

The Army Corps posted the list of projects last week, marking them as eligible for emergency permitting treatment.

February 18, 2025

Trump wants Ukraine’s minerals. But what exactly is up for grabs?

Various reports have suggested that Ukraine has mineral deposits worth upwards of $10 trillion.

February 17, 2025

GRAPH: The critical minerals to watch in the US

China is keeping its powder dry on rare earth and graphite export bans, for now.

February 17, 2025

Column: Critical minerals is a meaningless term, needs new definition and strategy

The term critical minerals has become so widespread that it has effectively lost its meaning, as it could be applied to virtually every metal being mined.