Rio Tinto doubles down on copper to defend growth strategy
CEO Simon Trott said he's focusing on the red metal for growth, allocating 85% of its exploration budget to it.
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Indonesia, Freeport units sign MoU to extend mining permit beyond 2041
"We would like the best of relationships with the United States in all spheres - politically, economically," Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said.
EnergyX enters US manufacturing phase
With its facility now live, EnergyX can internally produce a core component of its lithium separation technology portfolio at industrial scale.
PLS to restart Western Australia plant, swings to first-half profit
The Ngungaju plant was placed into care and maintenance in late 2024.
US and Uzbekistan sign critical minerals pact
Since Trump's return to power, the US has courted the five former Soviet republics of Central Asia and moved to bolster its influence in a region.
Congo state firm strikes deal to sell copper from Glencore mine
Gecamines has negotiated the rights to market about half of Kamoto Copper’s output for at least the next two years and 30% of production thereafter.
Congo offers tantalum deposit under M23 control to US in minerals pact
Congo estimates that the Rubaya mine needs $50 million to $150 million to restart and ramp up commercial output.
Op-Ed: How Canada and Mexico can align a critical minerals strategy
A 2026 action plan aims to cut red tape and de-risk supply chains for critical mineral projects across borders.
Gold price rises above $4,900 as dip-buyers come in amid thin trade
Bullion rose as much as 2.7% in thin trading on Wednesday.