Lithium startup eyes US battery plant to skirt Trump tariffs Pure Lithium is working on a testing facility to build a new type of lithium battery that’s completely manufactured domestically. Bloomberg News | June 17, 2025 | 3:10 pm
Silver price soars to $37, outshining gold as Middle East tensions build The two metals have moved in opposite directions for four straight sessions. Staff Writer | June 17, 2025 | 12:04 pm
European truckmakers tackle rare earth bottleneck with stockpiling, supply chain shifts The automotive industry currently fears that the supply of rare earths, which are needed for magnets, will soon dry up. Reuters | June 17, 2025 | 11:17 am
Foran assays extend copper zone at McIlvenna Bay project in Saskatchewan New results are highlighted by 21.3 metres grading 1.55% copper. Frédéric Tomesco - The Northern Miner | June 17, 2025 | 10:45 am
Appian appoints former Newmont EVP, COO Atkinson as senior partner Rob Atkinson also served as head of productivity and technical support for Rio Tinto. Staff Writer | June 17, 2025 | 10:41 am
Rainbow Rare Earth, Mosaic begin economic assessment on REE extraction in Brazil The EA will be based on an initial project life of 15 years. Staff Writer | June 17, 2025 | 10:26 am
Vale Base Metals head says unit aims to be IPO-ready by 2027 Selling shares in base metals division would help finance an ambitious plan to spend as much as $30 billion to boost production capacity. Bloomberg News | June 17, 2025 | 9:02 am
Central banks see further gold accumulation, de-dollarization: WGC survey An overwhelming number of central banks said they see official gold reserves continuing to rise over the next 12 months. Staff Writer | June 17, 2025 | 8:40 am
Ontario nuclear plan could boost uranium mining The Energy for Generations plan, released this month, sets out Ontario’s integrated long-term strategy to modernize the grid, expand transmission and guide power supply. Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | June 17, 2025 | 8:05 am