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.

November 28, 2025

‘Slow’ EU to unveil plan for cutting raw materials reliance on China

Europe seeks to keep up with fierce global competition from the US and Asia.

November 28, 2025

Copper price in London hits new high amid bullish calls

Three-month LME futures rose as much as 2.5% to a record $11,210.50 a ton.

November 28, 2025

Silver price soars to record following Comex outage

Spot prices rose 4% to a new record of $55.66 per oz.