Canada’s 20-year mine timeline hits multibillion-dollar wall
New PwC report shows Canada takes six years longer than Australia to build a mine, risking competitive edge.
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Bloom Energy criticism spotlights obscure but vital rare mineral
The attention of a short-selling hedge fund on US fuel-cell maker has thrust scandium into the spotlight.
Gold price rebounds as traders assess Iran strikes, interest-rate path
The latest attacks in Iran came hours after President Donald Trump said he thought a ceasefire was “over.”
Indonesia’s Alamtri starts aluminum exports, ships metal to the US
The US has been seeking alternative sources of aluminum.
Macquarie says copper price rally still running ahead of reality
Copper price is approaching $14,000 again, but copper stockpiles – already at unprecedented levels – continue to build globally.
Carney seeks deeper Saudi mining, energy partnership
Canada and Saudi Arabia unveiled more than C$1 billion in deals as Ottawa pushes to diversify trade beyond the US.
Lowry reserves extend Sandfire’s Black Butte copper mine life to 12 years
The updated PFS for Black Butte copper in Montana boosts reserves with Lowry, but modest returns temper its US supply potential.
Devolution may see made-in-Nunavut model
Nunavut’s devolution could reshape mining, resource control and royalties as the territory prepares to manage Crown lands, water and permits in 2026.
Oil tanker traffic through Hormuz at near standstill on fresh attacks
Oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz halts due to rising US-Iran tensions, threatening global energy supplies.