China aims to revive steelmaking without ordering cuts to supply Beijing seems to have committed to a more gradual tightening of the screws on steelmakers that would play out over years rather than months. Bloomberg News | November 3, 2025 | 5:08 pm
Rio Tinto, Canada to advance domestic scandium production Canada Growth Fund will invest about C$25 million to support production at North America’s sole facility capable of supplying the material. Staff Writer | November 3, 2025 | 4:53 pm
Investors call for creation of International Minerals Agency The group of investors, which together manage or advise on $18 trillion of assets, said the new IMA would be able to monitor global mineral supply and demand. Reuters | November 3, 2025 | 4:05 pm
Asia’s coal mavericks chase riches while giant miners scale back Deep in the rainforests of Indonesia, a group of miners is betting there’s still billions to be made from the world’s dirtiest fossil fuel. Bloomberg News | November 3, 2025 | 3:39 pm
South Korea to restructure steel industry hit by tariffs, oversupply The ministry said in a statement the government planned to take preemptive steps to adjust production capacity. Reuters | November 3, 2025 | 3:31 pm
Vulcan Elements, ReElement Technologies sign $1.4B rare earth magnet supply deal with US Commerce Department and Pentagon pledged financing and potential equity stakes in the domestic producer of rare earth magnets. Staff Writer | November 3, 2025 | 3:12 pm
Glencore said to consider shutting Canada’s largest copper plant Industry sources cited by Reuters have pegged the smelter's annual output at more than 300,000 metric tons. Staff Writer | November 3, 2025 | 11:02 am
TechMet to add to portfolio, fears Europe losing battle for critical minerals The privately-held company has stakes in 10 companies and aims to add more within 12 months. Reuters | November 3, 2025 | 10:19 am
Teck’s QB turnaround lifts hopes for $53B Anglo merger Teck’s QB mine rebounds after months of setbacks, boosting confidence ahead of planned merger with Anglo American. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 3, 2025 | 10:03 am