BOEM initiates process toward potential Virginia mineral leases
The agency said the effort aligns with the Trump administration's push to increase domestic mineral production.
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Column: Guinea bets bauxite dominance can reshape aluminum supply
The West African country of Guinea has grown to be the world's largest supplier of bauxite, the raw material ultimately transformed into aluminum.
Gladiator raises $25M from BlackRock-led placement to fund Yukon drilling
The fundraising allows the company to fully fund its 2026-2027 exploration campaign.
Brazil’s BNDES to partner with Vale, Petrobras on critical minerals
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had asked the bank to recycle its equity portfolio.
China lithium price slides on speculation over CATL mine restart
Jianxiawo, owned by EV battery giant CATL, was forced to shut down in August 2025.
Exxaro working to transport more manganese by cheaper rail
Hauling manganese by road is 37% more expensive than using rail, Exxaro said.
Alamos logs multiple high-grade hits at Island Gold
The exploration update “should be viewed as more important than the seismicity issues at Young-Davidson,” analyst says.
Gold price back above $4,200 on US-Iran deal progress
"Energy prices will remain a key short-term driver for the precious metal space," analyst says.
Cobalt users warn EU health rules threaten minerals supply push
The proposed rules will limit workers’ inhalable exposure of cobalt from 20 micrograms per cubic meter to 10 micrograms.