October 28, 2025

Canada to work with G7 partners to secure critical mineral supply deals, minister says

Some of the announcements expected this week from the G7 meeting will be on stockpiling of critical minerals and investments in new mining operations.

October 28, 2025

US and Japan strike rare earths deal

Japan eyes $400B in US energy, critical minerals and AI projects, as both governments list key investments.

October 28, 2025

Banks, investors pumped $52B into met coal between 2022 and 2024: report

Banks lent $22B despite climate pledges, while investors still hold $30B in related securities.

October 27, 2025

Rare earth producers look to US-led boom to blunt China’s power

By using the long-threatened critical mineral weapon once again in advance of this week’s talks, China has undoubtedly encouraged production outside its borders.

October 27, 2025

Chinese firms drive aluminum expansion in Indonesia, raise surplus fears

Primary production of aluminum, also used in construction and packaging, is estimated to exceed 72 million tonnes this year.

October 27, 2025

Rio Tinto launches corruption inquiry at Oyu Tolgoi

Rio plans to make Oyu Tolgoi the world’s fourth-largest copper mine by 2030.

October 27, 2025

Copper price nears record on trade deal boost, supply woes

Copper has now rallied by over a quarter this year.

October 27, 2025

Column: Copper Study Group highlights impact of mine supply hits

Tightness in the mined concentrates segment of the market will act as a hard brake on refined copper production growth in 2026, says International Copper Study Group.

October 26, 2025

Trump strikes deals on trade, critical minerals in Southeast Asia

Malaysia agreed to refrain from banning or imposing quotas on exports to the US of critical minerals or rare earth elements.

October 25, 2025

Trump to sign mineral deals in Asia to raise pressure on Xi

The trip will feature stops in Malaysia, Japan and then South Korea.