June 6, 2025

China’s rare earth weapon changes contours of trade war battlefield

Several European auto suppliers shut down production lines this week after running out of supplies.

June 5, 2025

Serbian farmers vow to oppose Rio Tinto lithium project even after EU labels it strategic

The mine in the Jadar valley would eventually meet 90% of Europe's lithium needs should it go ahead.

June 5, 2025

Trafigura flags trading headwinds as payouts outstrip profit

Trafigura reported net profit of $1.52 billion in the six months through March, up 2.8% from a year earlier.

June 5, 2025

Ukraine, US discuss how to make minerals fund operational by year-end

The fund's first meeting is expected in July.

June 5, 2025

Central banks on track for 4th year of massive gold purchases, Metals Focus says

Central banks are on track to buy 1,000 tonnes of gold in 2025.

June 5, 2025

Former De Beers CEOs circle diamond giant as sale nears

Anglo American has reportedly received buyer interest in De Beers from former bosses Gareth Penny and Bruce Cleaver.

June 4, 2025

China increases scrutiny over rare earth magnets with new tracking system

Beijing unveiled high-level plans to establish an information tracing system for rare earth products last June, but there had been no mention of it again until last week.

June 4, 2025

Rio Tinto revising cost of Serbia lithium project

Rio is the only major mining company to bet heavily on lithium.

June 4, 2025

Cobalt Holdings drops London IPO plans

The company previously aimed to raise as much as $230 million, which would have been the largest mining IPO in London since 2022.

June 4, 2025

EU adds 13 new critical mineral projects abroad

Brussels expands raw materials push amid China's export curbs.