November 11, 2025

China’s critical minerals curb has billion-dollar impact on US GDP: Macquarie

Macquarie estimates the US is about 80% import reliant for rare earth compounds and metals, with approximately 70% of those coming from China.

November 11, 2025

Australia watchdog sues AVZ Minerals over Congo disclosure breaches

AVZ has been embroiled in a legal dispute with the DRC government since 2022 over ownership rights to the Manono project.

November 11, 2025

BHP to compensate Australian coal workers for Christmas shifts

BHP said last month it would be forced to take 'difficult decisions' for its remaining metallurgical coal business in Australia.

November 10, 2025

Marubeni to invest in Australian critical minerals project

Marubeni is following in the footsteps of compatriot JX Advanced Metals in investing in the Copi mineral sands project.

November 10, 2025

Ionic Rare Earths signs preliminary deal for US recycling plant

Ionic said it was looking to replicate the capability it has demonstrated at its Belfast recycling plant.

November 7, 2025

Newmont restructuring impacted 16% of workforce

Citing a company memo, Reuters said the project has led to various job eliminations, unfilled vacancies and changes to role levels at Newmont.

November 7, 2025

Pilbara CEO warns Australia losing lithium edge to Brazil

CEO of lithium miner Pilbara Minerals called on Canberra to do more or risk losing competitiveness and market share.

November 6, 2025

Stellantis pulls plug on supply deal with Australia’s Alliance Nickel

Alliance said the missed milestones were primarily due to challenging nickel market conditions and project financing constraints.

November 6, 2025

Adani unit signs deal with Australia’s Caravel Minerals copper project

The initial capital expenditure for the project is estimated at A$1.7 billion ($1.1 billion).

November 5, 2025

Prairie Lithium begins construction on North America’s largest DLE facility

Prairie's facility would have a total of four commercial-scale DLE columns, with an anticipated arrival date of April 2026.