Canada signals approval of US gov’t stakes in mining firms The US is increasingly taking stakes in publicly traded companies, including Canadian-based miners Trilogy Metals and Lithium Americas. Bloomberg News | October 16, 2025 | 5:41 am
Endeavour Silver kicks off commercial production at Terronera The Jalisco, Mexico mine is expected to produce 4M oz of silver and 38K oz of gold annually over a 10-year span. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 16, 2025 | 5:13 am
Illegal miners kill two police officers at Gemfields ruby mine Gemfields said that about 40 illegal miners stormed the Montepuez mine gate, assaulting police officers stationed there. Staff Writer | October 16, 2025 | 4:02 am
Canada threatens Stellantis with legal action over plan to shift output to US Stellantis announced a $13 billion investment in the US, a move it said would bring five new models to the market. Reuters | October 16, 2025 | 1:26 am
Column: China can only fire the big gun of refined metals restrictions once The ultimate risk for China is that in cutting off Western buyers from refined metals it would risk eventually destroying its own industry. Reuters | October 15, 2025 | 3:42 pm
Explosive attacks hit bridges in Ecuador days after illegal mining crackdown The explosions follow a major military and airforce operation on Monday that destroyed several illegal mine entrances. Reuters | October 15, 2025 | 3:19 pm
US critical minerals funding advisory firm expands into Canada Clark Street Associates aims to unlock new government funding. Staff Writer | October 15, 2025 | 1:46 pm
Top 50 mining companies surge to new record near $2 trillion valuation The value of the world’s 50 biggest miners surged by more than $450B in a single quarter after a broad-based rally sparked by rampant gold and copper prices. Frik Els | October 15, 2025 | 12:48 pm
Copper price rebounds as traders see $12,000 within reach after rally Metals prices have been buffeted by swings in sentiment since Friday, when President Donald Trump floated fresh trade penalties against China. Bloomberg News | October 15, 2025 | 11:37 am