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.
December 1, 2025 Silver price climbs to fresh high on supply fears Spot silver climbed to a new peak of $58.81 per ounce, surpassing last Friday's record by another 3.6%.
December 1, 2025 Orano says uranium convoy from seized Niger mine poses safety risks According to media reports, a convoy carrying uranium concentrate had left the Arlit mining site.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
