January 14, 2025 Column: LME puts 2022 nickel crisis behind it as trading booms Trading activity last year the strongest since 2015 and the fourth highest on record.
January 14, 2025 Savannah seeks compulsory land purchases at Portuguese lithium mine Portuguese law allows for compulsory acquisitions for infrastructure and energy projects.
January 14, 2025 EU to propose ban on Russian aluminum imports in new sanctions package So far the 27-member bloc has banned aluminum products including wire, tubes and foil.
January 14, 2025 LME on last lap to approve Hong Kong as location for metal storage Expansion could mean a boost to LME trading volumes if successful.
January 13, 2025 UK to sign critical minerals partnership with Saudi Arabia Britain needs a secure, long-term supply of critical minerals, such as copper, lithium and nickel.
January 13, 2025 Greenland to set terms of defence and mining ties with US, says PM Prime Minister Mute Egede has summoned the leaders of Greenland's political parties to a meeting to discuss a collective approach to the US interest.
January 13, 2025 Veteran mining banker teams up with former Anglo American CEO to chase M&A revival Mining banker Omar Davis is teaming with former Anglo CEO Mark Cutifani to set up a merchant bank hoping to capture the recovery in dealmaking.
January 13, 2025 Factbox: Greenland’s rich but largely untapped mineral resources A 2023 survey showed that 25 of 34 minerals deemed "critical raw materials" by the European Commission were found in Greenland.
January 10, 2025 US lobbied Greenland rare earths developer Tanbreez not to sell to China President-elect Trump has expressed interest in taking control of the island.
January 9, 2025 JV Video: Geopolitical tensions elevate mining’s strategic role, EY expert says Theo Yameogo, EY’s metals and mining leader for North America, notes how mineral security has become a key focus for nations facing increasing trade disputes.
Japan launches world’s first deep-sea rare earth mining test Tokyo has begun a seabed mining trial near Minamitori Island as it seeks to cut reliance on Chinese rare earth supplies. January 12, 2026 | 05:13 am
Australia fast-tracks critical minerals stockpile Canberra will build a strategic minerals reserve using domestic supply to shore up defence, tech manufacturing and allied supply chains. January 12, 2026 | 04:09 am
Japan sets sail on rare earth hunt as China tightens supplies The month-long mission of the test vessel Chikyu near Minamitori Island will mark the world's first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth seabed sludge. January 11, 2026 | 04:22 pm