NexGen consolidates interest in Athabasca land package from Rio Tinto The uranium miner has acquired Rio's 10% production carried interest over 39 mineral claims in the Athabasca Basin. Staff Writer | July 25, 2025 | 9:06 am
China lithium futures rise 8% to hit six-month high The most active lithium carbonate futures in Guangzhou hit the highest since January 21 at 80,520 yuan ($11,244) a metric ton. Reuters | July 25, 2025 | 7:57 am
Congo is targeting cobalt price that boosts local processing Congo doesn’t want a return to peaks above $40 a pound — experienced in 2018 and 2022. Bloomberg News | July 25, 2025 | 7:36 am
US targets mine waste to boost local critical minerals supply The Interior Department will simplify federal rules for recovering minerals like rare earths, lithium, and cobalt from mine waste. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 25, 2025 | 4:58 am
Gold price eases after Trump downplays clash with Fed chair Powell Gold was further hit by a jobs data on Thursday which showed applications for US unemployment benefits fell for a sixth straight week. Bloomberg News | July 25, 2025 | 4:48 am
Three workers rescued after 60 hours trapped in Canada mine Rescuers used drones and a remote-controlled scoop to clear a massive rockfall at Red Chris and safely bring the three men to the surface. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 25, 2025 | 4:03 am
US prioritizes recovery of critical minerals from mine waste Interior Secretary Doug Burgum directed his department to streamline federal regulations on the recovery of the minerals. Reuters | July 24, 2025 | 9:32 pm
Column: Copper’s physical tariff trade is rapidly unwinding The market was betting that tariffs would be set lower and come with a longer lead-time. Reuters | July 24, 2025 | 3:47 pm
Newmont cost-cutting helps boost earnings as gold prices rally The producer’s all-in sustaining cost decreased about 4% to $1,593 per bullion ounce in the second quarter. Bloomberg News | July 24, 2025 | 3:03 pm