US reopens $500M tender as cobalt prices soar The Defense Logistics Agency first sought offers in mid-August for up to 7,500 tons of cobalt as prices rise more than threefold. Frik Els | November 21, 2025 | 3:45 pm
Surge Copper advances PFS work Berg project in British Columbia The PFS work is now advancing into full design and cost estimation work. Staff Writer | November 21, 2025 | 3:18 pm
Torex targets $110 million investment in Mexico next year Torex will invest around $100 million in its Morelos mine, in the Pacific state of Guerrero. Reuters | November 21, 2025 | 2:56 pm
Barrick and Mali agree in principle to resolve dispute over gold mine The two sides have been in a dispute since 2023 over the implementation of a new mining code. Reuters | November 21, 2025 | 2:08 pm
G-20 calls to shield critical minerals in veiled China swipe China weaponized its chokehold on critical minerals earlier this year as its trade spat with the US ramped up. Bloomberg News | November 21, 2025 | 1:58 pm
Trump signs proclamation to ease regulations on coke oven processing plants The proclamation gives some plants an exemption from certain emissions requirements for a period of 2 years beyond their compliance dates. Reuters | November 21, 2025 | 12:49 pm
Bolivia plans gold bank to bring order to unruly mining boom The new administration plans to continue state buying of locally mined gold but with different mechanisms from those in place since 2023. Bloomberg News | November 21, 2025 | 11:55 am
Africa G20 hosts bid to become mineral powerhouse Africa is home to 30% of the world's critical minerals needed for the transition away from fossil fuels to clean technology. Reuters | November 21, 2025 | 11:41 am
Glass Lewis recommends Teck to vote in favor of Anglo merger The shareholder vote is expected to take place on December 9. Reuters | November 21, 2025 | 11:29 am