Appian talking to US, Australia on critical minerals after IFC deal The private equity firm and the International Finance Corporation launched a $1 billion fund in October to invest in projects in Africa and Latin America. Reuters | December 2, 2025 | 11:14 am
China issues first batch of streamlined rare earth licences These new licences, according to sources cited by Reuters, were issued to three of China's leading magnet makers. Staff Writer | December 2, 2025 | 11:03 am
Trump pressure fuels Latin America’s critical minerals push IDB president Ilan Goldfajn said Latin America aims to refine lithium, copper and other minerals instead of exporting raw materials to Asia. Staff Writer | December 2, 2025 | 10:08 am
US firms are snapping up the rare earths Europe needs to rearm European defense companies are trying to buy rare earths directly, without coordinating with suppliers, and with little government support. Bloomberg News | December 2, 2025 | 10:02 am
Navoi Mining receives S&P credit rating upgrade The upgrade reflects "the company’s solid financial position and the resilience of its operational performance," the firm said. Staff Writer | December 2, 2025 | 9:43 am
Citigroup faces $5 million bill to transport its lead from Singapore Citi had cancelled or earmarked for delivery nearly 112,000 metric tons of lead in LME-approved warehouses in Singapore, Reuters sources said. Reuters | December 2, 2025 | 9:03 am
UK has no immediate plans for critical minerals price floor, minister says So far Britain is attracting adequate investment in the critical minerals sector to develop home-grown supply, Industry Minister Chris McDonald said. Reuters | December 2, 2025 | 8:42 am
Ascot launches $107M placement, restructures debt Proceeds of the offering, Ascot said, will be used to further develop its mining projects in British Columbia. Staff Writer | December 2, 2025 | 8:31 am
Torex finds new high-grade gold zones near Media Luna Commercial production at Media Luna began in the spring. Frédéric Tomesco | December 2, 2025 | 7:20 am