June 3, 2025

Diplomats, automakers push Beijing to loosen rare earth magnet export restrictions

India is organizing a trip to China for auto executives in the next two to three weeks.

June 1, 2025

Car makers warn China’s rare earth curbs could halt production

The head of the trade group representing General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai and others raised urgent concerns in a letter to the Trump administration.

June 1, 2025

Lynas signs deal to secure rare earth feed in Malaysia

Lynas inked an MoU with Menteri Besar, the strategic investment arm of Malaysia’s Kelantan state, to jointly support the growth of the nation's rare earth industry.

June 1, 2025

Japan proposes rare earth cooperation with US in trade talks

Sources cited in the Yomiuri Shimbun said the Japanese government is considering providing technical support for the processing and refining of minerals.

May 30, 2025

Tungsten’s emerging supply chain

Tungsten's role as the prime military metal is prompting a rush to restock supplies and reestablish non-Chinese supply lines.

May 30, 2025

China signals softer stance on rare earth export curbs

While a handful of licences have been granted, including to some Volkswagen suppliers, Indian automakers say they have received none.

May 30, 2025

Trump celebrates Nippon Steel ‘deal’ with rally at Pennsylvania plant

Trump technically has until next Thursday to decide whether to approve or scuttle the US Steel deal.

May 30, 2025

Column: Cobalt Holdings bets the battery metal’s fortunes have turned

The metals investor is betting that the worst is over for the cobalt market.

May 28, 2025

Copper price must double to meet future mining needs — study

The problem isn't about finding enough in the ground, but the rate at which copper is mined, according to a recent study.

May 28, 2025

Indonesia sovereign wealth funds, Eramet to create nickel investment platform

Eramet is expected to provide technical expertise on mining.