December 12, 2025

BMC Minerals makes ASX debut in $66M IPO

BMC said it will use the funds of this offering to further advance its Kudz Ze Kayah project located in Yukon.

December 12, 2025

Australia unveils rescue bid for Rio Tinto’s Tomago aluminum smelter

The deal would involve securing a long-term, fixed-price energy supply for the smelter, the government said.

December 11, 2025

Rare earth trade talks top mining trends: Wood Mac

The 2025 recap shows rare earths moving to the centre of global energy security as China’s dominance in refining and magnet materials gives it growing geopolitical leverage.

December 10, 2025

Australia’s mining competitiveness at risk from excessive regulation, says Rinehart

She pointed to a 2024 report by the Minerals Council of Australia that estimated 80% of potential mining projects are abandoned.

December 10, 2025

Chinese gold miner to buy 50% of St Barbara unit for $245M

The subsidiary would hold an 80% stake in the Simberi gold project in Papua New Guinea.

December 9, 2025

Tronox stock jumps on $600M potential EXIM-EFA financing

The financing would support development of the Connecticut-based company’s rare earth supply chain.

December 9, 2025

BHP strikes $2 billion funding deal with GIP for iron ore power network

BlackRock-owned Global Infrastructure Fund would receive a minority stake.

December 8, 2025

Liontown inks spodumene supply deal with China’s Canmax Technologies

Liontown has offtake agreements with automakers, including Tesla and Ford Motor.

December 8, 2025

Global scramble for critical minerals to shape markets in 2026: BMI

BMI sees tight supply, industrial policy and critical minerals competition steering mining investment in 2026.

December 8, 2025

Anglo scraps executive bonus vote as Teck merger decision looms

Investors vote Dec. 9 on Anglo’s $53B Teck merger, a deal that could reshape copper output if regulators clear it.