November 4, 2025 Putin orders road map for Russian rare earths extraction Russia says it is also interested in partnering with the US on rare earth projects.
November 3, 2025 China aims to revive steelmaking without ordering cuts to supply Beijing seems to have committed to a more gradual tightening of the screws on steelmakers that would play out over years rather than months.
November 3, 2025 Investors call for creation of International Minerals Agency The group of investors, which together manage or advise on $18 trillion of assets, said the new IMA would be able to monitor global mineral supply and demand.
November 3, 2025 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.
November 3, 2025 South Korea to restructure steel industry hit by tariffs, oversupply The ministry said in a statement the government planned to take preemptive steps to adjust production capacity.
November 3, 2025 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.
November 3, 2025 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.
November 3, 2025 Aluminum price hits three-year high as US-China truce buoys outlook Aluminum gained more than 7% in October, its best showing in more than a year.
November 3, 2025 China’s massive African mine threatens to upend iron ore market Simandou is the world’s largest untapped iron ore deposit, with estimated reserves of at least 3 billion tons.
November 3, 2025 Malaysia PM says $142M magnet plant to boost rare earth sector In July, Lynas Rare Earths and South Korea's JS Link signed a deal to develop a 3,000-tonne neodymium magnet manufacturing facility.
Japan to invest $36 billion in US projects under Trump deal The most significant investment is a natural gas facility in Ohio that’s expected to generate 9.2 gigawatts of power. February 17, 2026 | 05:09 pm
