US bets billions on unproven rare earth players: Report
Experts warn the US is pushing risky projects to counter China's grip on critical minerals supply chains.
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Canada, Glencore close in on Quebec copper smelter rescue
Federal and provincial governments consider funding and regulatory relief to keep the facility running amid disputes and supply risks.
Rio Tinto resumes operations at three Pilbara port terminals after cyclone Narelle
Narelle barrelled into Australia's northwest coast last week, causing port closures in its iron-rich Pilbara region.
Mideast aluminum makers suffer damage from Iranian attacks
The region’s top producer, Emirates Global Aluminium, said it sustained “significant damage” at its site in Abu Dhabi.
Site visit: EnergyX launches first US direct lithium extraction plant in Texas
Located in the Smackover formation, project Lonestar is the first DLE facility in the state to process locally sourced brine.
Wells Fargo doubles down on gold price despite slump
The bank projects prices to reach between $6,100 and $6,300 an ounce by the end of the year.
Dip-buyers arrive to pull gold back from brink of a bear market
Gold prices have fallen by 15% this month, creating a test of faith for gold bulls.
US issues new Venezuela-related general licenses for critical minerals
The licenses authorize "the supply of certain items and services for minerals operations", according to the Treasury Department website.
Copper price posts first weekly gain since war on China demand
Most industrial metals on the London Metal Exchange settled higher on Friday.