August 14, 2025 Infographic: China’s grip on global antimony refining China controls over 70% of the world’s antimony refining.
August 13, 2025 US proposes nearly $1 billion in funds for critical minerals, materials The Energy Department said it will issue notices of funding opportunities to advance and scale mining, processing and manufacturing technologies.
August 13, 2025 Inside the mine that feeds the tech world – and funds Congo’s rebels Rubaya produces around 15% of the world’s coltan.
August 5, 2025 Australia weighs price floor for critical minerals, boosting rare earth miners The support comes as prices for some metals like rare earths have been too low to fund processing capacity in Western nations.
August 5, 2025 Infographic: Antimony spheres of control This infographic reveals how antimony mine production is divided among the emerging geopolitical spheres of control.
August 5, 2025 Australia pledges $87M to rescue Trafigura’s Nyrstar smelters in critical minerals push The initial focus will be on fast-tracking an antimony pilot plant in Port Pirie, Nyrstar said.
August 4, 2025 Alcoa flags gallium potential in study with Japanese partners Company will investigate production of metal used in semiconductors as a byproduct from existing aluminum operations in Western Australia.
August 4, 2025 China limits supply of critical minerals to US defense sector: WSJ According to the WSJ, citing sources, the Chinese government is now refusing or delaying exports of minerals designated for military applications.
July 30, 2025 Maxus expands land holdings at Quarry antimony project in British Columbia Maxus acquired 100% interest in three antimony exploration properties in BC: Quarry, Hurley and Altura, covering 3,700 hectares.
July 21, 2025 Canagold soars on New Polaris feasibility results The project has a post-tax net present value (at 5% discount) of C$425 million, with an internal rate of return of 30.9%, in the base case scenario.
EU risks slow demise of aluminum industry if carbon tax not scrapped, Constellium CEO says The upcoming tax - coupled with concerns over supply - has pushed up European premiums for physical metal to a 10-month high. December 05, 2025 | 10:47 am
