Asia’s coal mavericks chase riches while giant miners scale back
Deep in the rainforests of Indonesia, a group of miners is betting there’s still billions to be made from the world’s dirtiest fossil fuel.
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Vulcan Elements, ReElement Technologies sign $1.4B rare earth magnet supply deal with US
Commerce Department and Pentagon pledged financing and potential equity stakes in the domestic producer of rare earth magnets.
Glencore said to consider shutting Canada’s largest copper plant
Industry sources cited by Reuters have pegged the smelter's annual output at more than 300,000 metric tons.
TechMet to add to portfolio, fears Europe losing battle for critical minerals
The privately-held company has stakes in 10 companies and aims to add more within 12 months.
Teck’s QB turnaround lifts hopes for $53B Anglo merger
Teck’s QB mine rebounds after months of setbacks, boosting confidence ahead of planned merger with Anglo American.
Resource disputes between investors and states hit 10-year high
The 32 disputes lodged so far in 2025 with the World Bank arbitration body had already exceeded last year's total.
Gold price holds $4,000 as market brushes off China policy shift
The tax change is “likely to see the entire industry raise prices to pass through the cost pressure,” Citigroup analysts said.
Australia’s Locksley receives $190M EXIM funding interest for California antimony project
The potential EXIM financing, says Locksley, is a cornerstone step toward broader US government funding.