Ecuadorean lawmakers pass reform geared at driving mining investment
Key among the changes is the replacement of the current environmental license with a broader “environmental authorization” for mining.
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Codelco, Rio Tinto sign early agreement to weigh investments
The agreement focuses on project management, operational standards and supply chain coordination.
Copper price edges lower as traders await return of China demand
The buildup of copper inventories in China was also greater than usual during the holiday period.
India expands rules for $385 billion stock funds to add gold
Under revised rules, stock funds can invest the remainder of their portfolios — up to 35% of their assets — in gold and silver instruments.
Japan leans more on China for rare earths despite lower imports
China supplied around 76% of the rare earths imported by Japan in January, according to data.
AI, tariffs revive US copper manufacturer tied to Paul Revere
Revere plans to triple the size of its North Carolina plant and double output at its facility in Rome, New York.
RANKED: Top 10 gold mining companies of 2025
Agnico snatched second place from Barrick, while Zijin surged into the top 4.
Nevada tops Fraser survey as Ontario, Saskatchewan rise
The United States, Canada, Australia and Europe all placed two jurisdictions each in the Top 10.
MP Materials to build new $1.25B magnet plant in Texas
The campus is expected to contribute to the company’s total production capacity of approximately 10,000 metric tons of NdFeB magnets a year.