Trump team backs effort for US-Kazakhstan tungsten mine deal

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has facilitated negotiations between Cove Kaz Capital Group and Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund about a bid to develop two of the country’s largest deposits.

Bloomberg News | October 21, 2025 | 11:35 am

Barrick’s seized Mali mine restarts under state management

Loulo-Gounkoto – which produced 723,000 ounces of gold in 2024 – is one of Barrick’s most important assets.

Bloomberg News | October 21, 2025 | 10:29 am

Goldman Sachs flags risk of disruption in supply of rare earths, key minerals

In a note on Monday, the bank said China controls 69% of global rare earth mining, 92% of refining and 98% of magnet manufacturing.

Reuters | October 21, 2025 | 10:02 am

RANKED: Top 10 automakers by battery cobalt spending

Congo’s export quotas have lit a fire under cobalt prices and spending on the battery material is up 51% year on year despite ongoing thrifting.

Frik Els | October 21, 2025 | 9:32 am

Southern Copper’s $1.8B Tía María mine gets green light

The approval is expected to boost confidence in Peru's mining sector and may unlock stalled developments nationwide.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 21, 2025 | 9:30 am

Newmont-funded Nevada gold project selected for FAST-41 permitting

Newmont can acquire up to 75% of the Spring Peak project held by Headwater Gold.

Staff Writer | October 21, 2025 | 9:16 am

Zinc sees biggest squeeze in decades as LME inventories run dry

Spot zinc prices surged to trade $323/t above contracts expiring in three months, the highest spread since at least 1997.

Bloomberg News | October 21, 2025 | 8:38 am

Mining investor says US must outspend China on critical minerals

Western governments are still moving too slowly in securing supplies of lithium, rare earths and other materials, says Brian Menell, head of TechMet Ltd.

Bloomberg News | October 21, 2025 | 8:32 am