Guinea to fast-track alumina, iron ore processing, minister says Guinea ships about 60% of its bauxite to China, while a third of iron ore produced by the Simandou mine is destined for Chinese mills. Reuters | November 10, 2025 | 8:55 am
Gold price up over 2% as Fed rate cut expectations rise Markets currently see a 67% chance of a rate cut in December. Staff Writer | November 10, 2025 | 8:41 am
Tactical raises up to $140M for Texas rare earths project The financing is conditional on the company closing its planned combination with Plum Acquisition. Frédéric Tomesco | November 10, 2025 | 7:48 am
Aqua Metals partners with Westwin to strengthen US nickel supply chain The potential deal is valued at around $12 million annually based on current nickel prices. Reuters | November 10, 2025 | 7:44 am
Sibanye pays Appian $215M to settle dispute BMO Capital Markets views the settlement as a slight "positive" for Sibanye. Staff Writer | November 10, 2025 | 7:32 am
Mercuria sizes up Congo coltan mine as Trump pursues peace deal The Swiss trading house and TechMet are considering a venture to modernize mining and processing at one of the world’s richest deposits of tantalum-bearing coltan ore. Bloomberg News | November 10, 2025 | 6:32 am
Salzgitter says it has no plans to exit Aurubis Salzgitter, which owns 29.99% of Aurubis, said in October it would sell 500 million euros worth of bonds. Reuters | November 10, 2025 | 6:23 am
Marubeni to invest in Australian critical minerals project Marubeni is following in the footsteps of compatriot JX Advanced Metals in investing in the Copi mineral sands project. Reuters | November 10, 2025 | 6:17 am
Ionic Rare Earths signs preliminary deal for US recycling plant Ionic said it was looking to replicate the capability it has demonstrated at its Belfast recycling plant. Reuters | November 10, 2025 | 6:10 am