India taking steps to mitigate disruptions due to China’s rare earth curbs Despite holding the world's fifth-largest rare earth reserves, India's domestic output remains underdeveloped. Reuters | June 27, 2025 | 7:24 am
Copper price down after $0 Chinese smelter deal The $0 agreement presents a win for China's smelters given spot charges are hovering around the –$43 mark. Staff Writer | June 27, 2025 | 3:58 am
US says deal with Beijing will expedite rare earth exports from China "They’re going to deliver rare earths to us," said US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Reuters | June 26, 2025 | 3:27 pm
Canada approves law to fast-track resource projects, faces Indigenous opposition The bill's passage and implementation are a test for Carney, who was elected promising to transform Canada's economy. Reuters | June 26, 2025 | 3:08 pm
ASM begins commercial production at Virginia critical mineral processing facility Atlantic Strategic Minerals said the operation offers capacity to process domestic and imported critical minerals – building more secure US supply chains. Staff Writer | June 26, 2025 | 2:51 pm
First MPD resource gives Kodiak Copper a new story to tell The deposits underpin 56.4 million tonnes of indicated resources at 0.31% copper, 0.14 g/t gold and 1.18 g/t silver. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | June 26, 2025 | 1:19 pm
US rare earths refiner Phoenix Tailings eyes IPO within 3 years Longer-term plans include building an even larger plant, possibly in West Virginia, Nevada or Texas. Bloomberg News | June 26, 2025 | 12:55 pm
Zurich researchers pioneer rare earth e-waste recycling Currently less than 1% of rare earth materials are recycled, due to the immense energy and chemical effort to separate elements. Reuters | June 26, 2025 | 10:38 am
Lithium industry bemoans ‘paradox’ of low prices, rising demand Oversupply from China, however, has dragged prices down more than 90% in the past two years. Reuters | June 26, 2025 | 10:35 am