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.
November 11, 2025 Mineral Resources to sell 30% lithium JV stake to POSCO for $765M The new entity will hold MinRes' 50% ownership in the Wodgina and Mt Marion lithium mines.
Super Copper’s Cordillera project approved by Chile’s National Mining Authority The concessions cover approximately 6,858 hectares in the Atacama copper belt. December 24, 2025 | 11:24 am
