Liberia replaces mines minister amid talks on US investments The decision is part of moves to improve governance and efficiency, the office of President Joseph Boakai said. Reuters | October 29, 2025 | 3:45 pm
Lynas Rare Earths says demand is strong as revenue jumps The firm also continues to see "significant uncertainty" over the future of its heavy rare earths processing plant in Texas. Reuters | October 29, 2025 | 3:31 pm
Column: China’s ravenous appetite for iron ore remains as steel output slips China's imports of iron ore are on track for another robust month in October. Reuters | October 29, 2025 | 3:28 pm
US EXIM considers $200 million loan for rare earth firm REalloys The project would need to obtain US customers for its magnets in order to receive the loan. Reuters | October 29, 2025 | 3:05 pm
Ontario fast-tracks Frontier Lithium’s PAK project Frontier is working with Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi to develop PAK. Colin McClelland | October 29, 2025 | 1:08 pm
US gives $1.5 billion loan guarantee for fertilizer from coal The financing for Wabash Valley Resources will be used to restart and repurpose a coal gasification plant idled since 2016. Bloomberg News | October 29, 2025 | 12:40 pm
New Gold’s Rainy River mine delivers record quarter New Gold said it expects to meet its 2025 production guidance, ranging between 325,000-365,000 oz. for gold and 50-60 million lb. for copper. Staff Writer | October 29, 2025 | 12:10 pm
Chile’s ENAMI wins environmental permit for new $1.7B copper smelter The new facility will process up to 850,000 metric tons of copper concentrate per year. Reuters | October 29, 2025 | 11:13 am
Mali revokes over 90 mining exploration permits Companies affected include Harmony Gold, IAMGOLD, Cora Gold, Birimian Gold and Resolute Mining. Reuters | October 29, 2025 | 10:30 am