Northern Dynasty receives $12M royalty payment as government talks continue The latest payment represents the fourth tranche, bringing the total royalty investment to date to $48 million. Staff Writer | September 28, 2025 | 9:02 am
Australia PM touts minerals reserve ahead of Trump talks The nation’s clean-energy infrastructure and open space gives Australia the opportunity to “value add” domestically, Anthony Albanese said. Bloomberg News | September 28, 2025 | 8:22 am
Mercuria pares vast aluminum bet that’s roiled market for months The aluminum market has been rocked by the arrival of Mercuria and other large energy traders this year. Bloomberg News | September 28, 2025 | 8:14 am
Niron breaks ground on rare earth-free magnet manufacturing plant in Minnesota The company said it is able to scale manufacturing of permanent magnets made from iron nitride. Staff Writer | September 26, 2025 | 3:44 pm
The Nuclear Company partners with Nucor to boost US nuclear power supply The companies will assess the use of NQA-1 steel and related infrastructure for gigawatt-scale nuclear reactors. Reuters | September 26, 2025 | 2:37 pm
Lithium Argentina’s Cauchari-Olaroz aims to triple production by 2029 Currently, 80% of the project's production is exported to China and the remainder goes to Thailand. Reuters | September 26, 2025 | 2:33 pm
US Critical Materials, GreenMet form alliance for gallium production US Critical Materials holds the highest-grade reported gallium deposit in the United States. Staff Writer | September 26, 2025 | 1:32 pm
Copper price records biggest weekly gain since June on supply shortage China’s top copper smelters are now urging authorities to tighten control over new capacity. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2025 | 12:37 pm
At least 100 feared dead in northwest Nigeria gold mine collapse, locals say The pit at the Kadauri mining site in the Maru local government area caved in on Thursday. Reuters | September 26, 2025 | 9:21 am