November 7, 2025 Tungsten West produces first trial concentrate at Hemerdon mine in UK Hemerdon, formerly known as Drakelands mine, has a history of mining activity dating back to 1918.
November 6, 2025 Sweden lifts uranium mining ban A municipal veto for handling small quantities of uranium locally was also narrowed.
November 6, 2025 Nutrien weighs phosphate unit sale Potential buyers could include industry rivals Mosaic, ICL Group, K+S AG or private equity investors.
November 6, 2025 Study warns deep-sea mining waste threatens marine food chain Research shows that deep discharge of mining waste must be assessed, as its impact on ocean ecosystems varies and could cause harm.
November 5, 2025 Copper price holds loss as equity rout, strong dollar weigh on metals The metal traded near $10,650/t on the LME, following the longest losing streak since July in a pullback from last month’s rally to a record.
November 5, 2025 EU, China created special channel to ensure rare earth supplies, commissioner says On Tuesday, the EU Commission said EU and Chinese officials had discussed general licenses to ease the export of rare earths.
November 4, 2025 MMG hit by EU probe of $500 million Anglo deal Regulators warned that the Brazil nickel deal threatens the bloc’s stainless-steel industry.
November 4, 2025 Critical Metals secures environmental approvals for Greenland rare earth mine The only approvals now left for the Tanbreez project are the remaining parts of the mine and closure plan, as well as plans for "specific activities."
November 4, 2025 Putin orders road map for Russian rare earths extraction Russia says it is also interested in partnering with the US on rare earth projects.
November 3, 2025 Investors call for creation of International Minerals Agency The group of investors, which together manage or advise on $18 trillion of assets, said the new IMA would be able to monitor global mineral supply and demand.
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