November 18, 2025

RANKED: World’s top 20 gold projects

The combined ounces in the ground for the top 20 projects is north of 900 million and at today's prices worth a mouth-watering $3.7 trillion.

November 18, 2025

Freeport plans to restore large-scale production at Grasberg in Q2 2026

Remediation activities are currently being advanced to prepare for a phased restart and ramp-up of the Grasberg Block Cave underground mine.

November 18, 2025

Column: China deal buys US time to build critical minerals supply chain

The Trump administration has sought to diversify the critical minerals supply chain with a multi-pronged strategy.

November 17, 2025

Japan trade minister says no particular change in China rare earth export controls

The remarks come as Japan seeks to ease tensions with China amid an escalating dispute over Taiwan.

November 17, 2025

Indonesia plans taxes of up to 15% on gold exports from 2026

The tax policy is being designed so that lower rates are applied to processed goods.

November 16, 2025

Barrick Mining considers splitting into two entities

Post split, one company would be focused on North America, and the other on Africa and Asia, Reuters sources said.

November 14, 2025

Climate talks turn to risks of extracting critical minerals

For the first time, countries have included language on critical minerals — and the risks associated with their extraction and processing — in a draft decision.

November 13, 2025

RANKED: World’s 20 biggest gold projects – measured and indicated resources

While many of the largest projects have been stalled for years, the pipeline continues to swell as gold prices stay on the boil.

November 13, 2025

India revamps critical mineral royalties to boost local mining

Under the revised system, the royalties on graphite will be charged as a percentage of sale prices decided by the Indian Bureau of Mines.

November 12, 2025

Toyota opens US battery plant, confirms $10 billion investment plan

The Japanese automaker first announced the plan in December 2021 to produce batteries for its hybrid and electric vehicles.