July 4, 2025

Japan to test mine seabed mud for rare earths

Japan will begin test mining rare earth rich mud from the deep seabed near Minamitori Island in 2026.

July 4, 2025

India to woo foreign copper miners, expand ties

India plans to promote investments by foreign companies, including Codelco and BHP.

July 3, 2025

Infographic: Who controls rare earth processing?

This graphic tracks refined output of rare earth magnets.

July 3, 2025

Pakistan dangles rare earths to woo Trump, avoid tariffs

Cash-strapped Islamabad seeks to avoid US trade tariffs and strengthen ties with the White House.

July 2, 2025

Indonesia plans to cut mining quota period back to one year, minister says

The move is expected to help underpin prices of coal and ores and boost government revenues.

July 1, 2025

India’s NMDC explores critical minerals acquisition overseas

The country's largest iron ore miner opened a Dubai office that will track mineral sector developments in Africa and Australia.

July 1, 2025

India sends geologists to Zambia to explore copper and cobalt deposits

New Delhi is stepping up efforts to secure critical mineral supplies essential to its energy transition.

July 1, 2025

INSIGHT: Rare earth magnet users jolted into paying premium prices for ex-China supply

While rare earths magnets from China are beginning to flow again, customers remain on edge about the threat of future shortages.

June 30, 2025

Critical minerals to top Modi’s agenda in five-nation tour

Narendra Modi plans to visit Ghana, Namibia, Brazil, Argentina and Trinidad & Tobago starting Wednesday.

June 30, 2025

Japan aluminum premium falls to $108/t on sluggish demand

Local demand was weak even before impact from US tariffs.