Aldebaran plans $1.5 billion capex for Argentina copper project Its Altar project holds about 32 billion pounds of copper resources and 6.7 million ounces of gold resources. Reuters | August 22, 2025 | 7:20 am
China tightens grip over rare earth supply quotas The inclusion of imported ore signals a further tightening of supply, analysts said. Reuters | August 22, 2025 | 7:14 am
Scrap copper traders redirect metal to sidestep China levies US metal dealers are redirecting China-bound shipments of scrap through Canada, Mexico and Vietnam to avoid 10% import tariffs. Bloomberg News | August 22, 2025 | 7:08 am
Chinese lithium trading spikes amid volatility, supply concerns Volumes for the Guangzhou Futures Exchange in July racked up the busiest month since the lithium contract was launched in 2023. Bloomberg News | August 22, 2025 | 7:02 am
Gold Fields boosts dividend as profit triples on record bullion prices The miner's gold production rose 24% to 1.136 million ounces in Q1. Reuters | August 22, 2025 | 6:58 am
US seeks to stockpile cobalt for first time in decades The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking offers for up to 7,500 tons of cobalt over the next five years in a contract worth up to $500 million. Bloomberg News | August 21, 2025 | 12:43 pm
Brazil Potash secures offtake agreement with Keytrade Company was granted last year the license to build the Autazes project, pegged to be the largest fertilizer mine in Latin America within the Amazon rainforest. Staff Writer | August 21, 2025 | 12:29 pm
Nevada army depot to serve as base for first US strategic minerals stockpile The initiative will be spearheaded by critical minerals pioneer M2i Global and aviation solutions provider Volato Group. Staff Writer | August 21, 2025 | 11:01 am
Glencore targets 1Mt of copper in Argentina over coming decade The company has applied to RIGI for a planned combined production of 500,000 metric tons from its projects. Reuters | August 21, 2025 | 10:18 am