January 9, 2026

University of Arizona research aims to turn mine waste into US critical minerals domestic resource

Initiative is focused on recovering critical minerals such as arsenic, zinc and possibly tungsten from copper mine tailings.

January 7, 2026

China’s metals in grip of frenzy as investors bet on rally

The total turnover of the Shanghai Futures Exchange’s six base metals contracts, plus gold and silver futures, reached 37.1 trillion yuan in December.

January 4, 2026

Korea Zinc revises share issuance for US smelter to $1.94 billion

The $1.94 billion would fund the establishment of a non-ferrous metal smelter for the production of core minerals such as antimony and gallium.

January 2, 2026

Column: Every mineral is critical in the new metals age

The spectrum of metals now deemed "vital for a modern American economy" speaks to a quiet revolution in how metals are used.

December 31, 2025

RERATED: Top 50 mining companies soar past $2 trillion valuation

The world’s 50 biggest mining stocks add nearly $900 billion in value after a bombshell 2025 as gold, silver and copper prices surge.

December 29, 2025

Indian court halts order redefining mineral-rich Aravalli hills

More than 70 different minerals are found in the mining resources rich Aravalli hills.

December 24, 2025

First Quantum to sell Spanish mine for $190M

Global Panduro, an entity controlled by US private equity Resource Capital Funds, will acquire the past-producing Las Cruces copper mine.

December 23, 2025

Disruption and dislocation: LME metals’ year in seven charts

Supply disruption and tariff dislocation have defined the London Metal Exchange base metals complex this year.

December 19, 2025

Korean proxy fight threatens to derail Trump’s big zinc bet

The case has the potential to disrupt the administration’s effort to spur domestic production of critical minerals.

December 19, 2025

Gabon to audit mining deals as reforms start amid IMF talks

The fund suspended the central African nation’s three-year $553 million extended fund facility after a coup in August 2023.