November 18, 2025

Column: China deal buys US time to build critical minerals supply chain

The Trump administration has sought to diversify the critical minerals supply chain with a multi-pronged strategy.

November 17, 2025

Congo extends ban on trade in minerals from sites in war-hit east

The extension adds compliance pressure on global supply chains for tin, tantalum and tungsten.

November 14, 2025

Canada plans mining, rare earths stakes to combat China

Canada has unveiled a suite of measures to shore up access to critical minerals, including fast-tracking mining projects deemed to have national importance.

November 14, 2025

Canada formally announces Major Projects

Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed the second batch of projects to the country’s Major Projects Office.

November 11, 2025

China’s critical minerals curb has billion-dollar impact on US GDP: Macquarie

Macquarie estimates the US is about 80% import reliant for rare earth compounds and metals, with approximately 70% of those coming from China.

November 7, 2025

Tungsten West produces first trial concentrate at Hemerdon mine in UK

Hemerdon, formerly known as Drakelands mine, has a history of mining activity dating back to 1918.

November 6, 2025

Cove Capital to mine Kazakhstan tungsten in Trump-announced deal

Cove Capital will control 70% of a joint venture and sales of the metal, with Tau-Ken Samruk controlling the remaining 30%.

November 6, 2025

American Tungsten in line for potential $25.5M loan

The loan would fund mining development and milling facilities at its IMA mine in Idaho.

November 6, 2025

Kazakhstan, US sign MOU on critical minerals

Over the past five years, Kazakhstan has attracted about $1 billion in private investment into its mining sector.

November 4, 2025

Canadian federal budget promises billions for mining

Canada’s Liberal government plans to form a C$2 billion sovereign fund for critical minerals.