GRAPHIC: Gold players keep faith despite trade truce-induced correction The inflow into physically backed gold exchange-traded funds in April was the largest since March 2022. Reuters | May 16, 2025 | 9:37 am
Lynas becomes first producer of heavy rare earths outside China Lynas recently commissioned a new heavy rare earths separation circuit at the Malaysia plant, with first production of dysprosium targeted in May, followed by terbium in June. Staff Writer | May 16, 2025 | 9:12 am
Chinese gold miner scours globe for takeover targets Chifeng Gold has been rapidly expanding production both at home and overseas and is the nation’s largest producer that’s not state owned. Bloomberg News | May 16, 2025 | 8:01 am
Gold price back below $3,200, heading for worst week in six months Gold prices dropped back below $3,200 on Friday, erasing most of its gains from the previous session. Staff Writer | May 16, 2025 | 7:51 am
Guinea repossess 51 mining licences, information minister says Guinea is home to the world's largest reserves of bauxite. Reuters | May 16, 2025 | 7:12 am
Sinova Global reopens quartz quarry in British Columbia Sinova Quartz’s output will be used in the production of high purity silicon metal to support the drive for North American sourced critical minerals. Staff Writer | May 15, 2025 | 3:23 pm
Gold price rebounds by 2% on mixed US economic readings Adding to gold's case is the rising geopolitical instability involving the world's biggest powers. Staff Writer | May 15, 2025 | 2:58 pm
Century-old hydroelectric power plant in Quebec gets $1.2B boost from Rio Tinto This is Rio Tinto’s largest single investment in its hydroelectric assets since the 1950s. Staff Writer | May 15, 2025 | 12:58 pm
US mining permits fast tracked? Legal insights on Trump critical minerals executive order The order to stimulate US production aims to alter the political landscape of languishing mining project permitting files. Amanda Stutt | May 15, 2025 | 11:57 am