June 18, 2025

Future low-carbon materials projects need $1.6 trillion in funding, report says

In the metals sector, steel needs 90 projects to be financed by 2030 to meet net-zero goals, while aluminum needs 165.

June 18, 2025

Karelian spots Victorian-era copper target in Northern Ireland

Reconnaissance work on its new licence area highlighted the historic Cappagh copper mine as a potential exploration focus.

June 18, 2025

Troilus reaches terms on offtake agreement with Aurubis

The final agreement is expected to be executed in connection with the project’s broader debt financing package of up to $700 million.

June 18, 2025

Retired coal mines can give a boost to solar energy — report

Abandoned coal mines from this decade could host 288 GW of solar panels, surpassing Germany's total power plants on unused land.

June 17, 2025

European truckmakers tackle rare earth bottleneck with stockpiling, supply chain shifts

The automotive industry currently fears that the supply of rare earths, which are needed for magnets, will soon dry up.

June 17, 2025

Appian appoints former Newmont EVP, COO Atkinson as senior partner

Rob Atkinson also served as head of productivity and technical support for Rio Tinto.

June 17, 2025

Central banks see further gold accumulation, de-dollarization: WGC survey

An overwhelming number of central banks said they see official gold reserves continuing to rise over the next 12 months.

June 17, 2025

Mali starts construction of Russia-backed gold refinery

The 200-tonne capacity facility, in which Mali has a controlling stake, will be built with Russia's Yadran Group and a Swiss firm.

June 16, 2025

US looks to impose fresh steel, aluminum tariff quota on UK

The quota plan is conditioned upon the United Kingdom's meeting certain requirements.

June 16, 2025

G-7 works to secure critical minerals in face of China curbs

G-7 leaders aim to agree to a statement at their meeting in Kananaskis, Canada, to establish an “action plan” to diversify supplies.