Gates, Bezos-backed critical minerals explorer to ‘go big’ on Congo – report
These investments could potentially be "in the billions", says the country's newly appointed director general.
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Zeus books bonanza silver grab samples at Great Western site in Idaho
Company reported rock grab samples grading as high as 7,300 grams silver per tonne.
Airbus to source titanium from Saudi Arabia as part of jet deal
Sanctions tied to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have made it harder for Airbus, Boeing and their subcontractors to secure raw materials.
US eyes post-war joint business with Russia in energy, metals
Joint projects in the Arctic, as well as oil and gas and rare-earth minerals, are among the options being considered under a partnership the US would offer as part of a peace pact.
Vale sees iron ore prices above $85 despite tariff turmoil
One of the world’s top iron ore producers dismissed analysts’ predictions that prices of the steelmaking material will tumble amid a tariff-fueled economic slowdown.
Trump says Ukraine has not signed minerals deal
"It is at least three weeks late. Hopefully, it will be signed IMMEDIATELY", Trump said in a Truth Social post.
Burkina Faso grants mining lease to Russia’s Nordgold
The move signals deepening economic ties between Russia and Burkina Faso, as the junta that seized power in 2022 continues its pivot away from traditional Western allies.
CHARTS: Rare earth export restrictions, price spikes and the risks of demand destruction
Prices were initially indifferent when China halted exports to Japan in 2010 but three months later embarked on an upswing that remains unmatched.
Gold price falls 2% on signs of trade tensions easing
Bullion is now en route for a 1% weekly drop despite setting a record high above $3,500 three days earlier.