December 3, 2025

EU to introduce export restrictions on rare earth magnet waste in early 2026

Recycling would potentially meet 20% of the EU's current permanent magnet demand of 20,000 tonnes.

December 3, 2025

Glencore cuts 2026 copper target but sets up for long-term surge

CEO Gary Nagle said that Glencore expects its base copper output to top one million tonnes annually by the end of 2028.

December 2, 2025

Vulcan Energy bags $2.6B financing package for Germany lithium project

The financing package has enabled the Vulcan board to make a final investment decision on the project, company said.

December 2, 2025

Tin market deficit to tighten — report

Fitch Solutions’ BMI has raised its tin price forecast for 2026 to $35,000/tonne from $32,000/tonne.

December 2, 2025

China issues first batch of streamlined rare earth licences

These new licences, according to sources cited by Reuters, were issued to three of China's leading magnet makers.

December 2, 2025

Trump pressure fuels Latin America’s critical minerals push

IDB president Ilan Goldfajn said Latin America aims to refine lithium, copper and other minerals instead of exporting raw materials to Asia.

December 2, 2025

US firms are snapping up the rare earths Europe needs to rearm

European defense companies are trying to buy rare earths directly, without coordinating with suppliers, and with little government support.

December 2, 2025

UK has no immediate plans for critical minerals price floor, minister says

So far Britain is attracting adequate investment in the critical minerals sector to develop home-grown supply, Industry Minister Chris McDonald said.

December 2, 2025

BHP’s latest bid for Anglo topped $53B — report

The world's largest miner offered £34/share (approx. $42.5), a 24% premium to Anglo's £27.36 close, but it was not enough to succeed.

December 1, 2025

US moves to deepen minerals supply chain in AI race with China

Initiative begins with a meeting on Dec. 12 with Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the Netherlands, the UK, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Australia.