April 25, 2025

Airbus to source titanium from Saudi Arabia as part of jet deal

Sanctions tied to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have made it harder for Airbus, Boeing and their subcontractors to secure raw materials.

April 25, 2025

US eyes post-war joint business with Russia in energy, metals

Joint projects in the Arctic, as well as oil and gas and rare-earth minerals, are among the options being considered under a partnership the US would offer as part of…

April 25, 2025

Trump says Ukraine has not signed minerals deal

"It is at least three weeks late. Hopefully, it will be signed IMMEDIATELY", Trump said in a Truth Social post.

April 25, 2025

Burkina Faso grants mining lease to Russia’s Nordgold

The move signals deepening economic ties between Russia and Burkina Faso, as the junta that seized power in 2022 continues its pivot away from traditional Western allies.

April 24, 2025

Global copper processing controlled by a familiar few

New infographic reveals a stark divide in global copper processing, with China dominating over half of the world's capacity.

April 21, 2025

Surging gold stocks lift mining’s top 50 companies above tariff chaos

World’s 50 most valuable miners are now worth $1.4 trillion, up $80 billion from end-2024 boosted by gold stocks after copper, lithium producers sold off again.

April 21, 2025

Nornickel maintains 2025 nickel production forecast

The company said it produced 42,000 tons of nickel in the first quarter of 2025, a 1.1% drop from the same period of last year.

April 21, 2025

US investor Cameron offers $5 billion for Kazakh mining giant ERG

ERG formed task force to explore Kazakhstan's rare earth deposits.

April 19, 2025

Russia’s VEB to invest $13.4B in copper mine in country’s far east

Once operable, the Baimskaya deposit will boost Russia's copper production by 25% and its gold production by 4%.

April 17, 2025

Ukraine-US sign memorandum on minerals deal

The signing follows remarks by US President Donald Trump earlier in the day that a deal on Ukraine's critical minerals will be signed next Thursday.