Appian, World Bank start $1B critical minerals fund
Washington-based IFC will anchor the fund, contributing $100 million at first.
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Rare earth stocks surge in Sydney after Trump’s Australia pact
The pact signals a new way for miners to approach capital raising.
AI-driven ATMs target skeptical Russians to cash in their gold
However, Russians have not rushed to part with their gold in the same way as people have elsewhere.
Concerned carmakers race to beat China’s rare earths deadline
Even if Chinese suppliers can fulfil fresh orders before the November 8 export controls take effect, the journey by sea to Europe can take 45 days.
Congo rebels loot $70M in gold from Twangiza mine
Rebels, helped by mine employees, have reportedly taken at least 500kg of gold since May, when the operation was seized.
US, Canada set to seal trade deal at APEC summit
Deal on steel, aluminum, and energy will likely involve Canada accepting steel export quotas in exchange for reduced US tariffs.
South32 posts 135% jump in quarterly manganese output
The diversified miner said it had successfully executed the operational recovery plan at its Australia operations.
EIB seeking critical minerals investments in Australia, exec says
"We are capable to take risk ... we use our capital very efficiently to go for the right projects," says Nicola Beer, vice president of the European Investment Bank.
BHP bets on iron ore resilience despite China slowdown; Q1 output misses
BHP kept its fiscal 2026 output forecast for Western Australia iron ore unchanged at between 284 and 296 million tonnes.
