Rio Tinto defends Pilbara after Forrest voices ‘wasteland’ fears
Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest warned that China's shift from coal-powered furnaces could threaten Australia's iron ore sector.
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Rosneft acquires Russia’s largest rare earth deposit
The move by Russia’s state-run oil giant Rosneft mirrors a broader trend of oil majors diversifying into critical minerals.
Trump sets stage to sell ocean mining rights off American Samoa
The move follows a request for a lease sale from a company the Interior Department identified as US-based Impossible Metals.
Argentina approves $2.5B Rio Tinto lithium mining project
Rincon becomes the first mining project under Argentina's new investment incentive regime.
Cyclic Materials, Lime partner to recycle electric motors from US, Canadian micromobility fleet
The agreement marks the first at-scale recycling initiative focused on rare earth magnets in North America in the micromobility sector.
Copper price falls as traders weigh US-China tariff truce
Traders are also closely monitoring potential new US import tariffs on copper.
US battery maker Clarios to build $1B critical minerals plant
Clarios is owned by global investment firm Brookfield and has 16 manufacturing and distribution centers across the US.
Dundee in talks to acquire Adriatic Metals for $935M
Under UK takeover rules, Dundee Precious Metals has until June 17 to make a formal offer for the UK-based miner or walk away.
Earthquake forces temporary shutdown of Ivanhoe’s underground mine in DRC
Ivanhoe Mines' stock sank nearly 9% in the morning session on the news.