August 14, 2025 Ukraine PM orders sweeping audit of mining licences Government officials have previously said that Ukraine had about 3,000 mining licenses and about 10% of them may be dormant.
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.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
