February 24, 2025

Ukraine, US closing in on deal over nation’s mineral resources

The new draft has been almost agreed on and Ukraine is awaiting a reply from the US, Bloomberg sources say.

February 23, 2025

Zelenskiy says US minerals deal must include military guarantees

Zelenskiy said the US dropped its demand for Kyiv to commit to paying $500 billion.

February 22, 2025

Ukraine, US still ironing out parts of minerals pact

The draft agreement proposed by the Trump administration currently has some questionable elements, Bloomberg sources said.

February 21, 2025

Global exploration budgets fall as juniors tighten belts: S&P

Global spending dropped 3% to $12.5 billion, S&P’s Corporate exploration strategies 2024 report shows.

February 21, 2025

Rusal stock trading surges 15-fold on bets of Russia reopening

The share price is up almost 50% this month and trades at levels last seen in April 2022.

February 21, 2025

US, Ukraine ramp up talks on minerals deal during envoy trip

Ukraine has rejected a first bid by the US to own 50% of the country’s rare earth minerals.

February 21, 2025

Putin says Russia should speed up lithium mining plans

Supplies from Chile and Argentina have dried up since 2022, following sanctions imposed on Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine.

February 20, 2025

Gold price hits new peak as safe-haven appeal remains strong

Spot gold reached a new all-time high of $2,954.84 per ounce on Thursday.

February 20, 2025

Russia shrugs off EU ban on aluminum imports, to seek alternative buyers

EU envoys agreed a 16th package of sanctions on Russia on Wednesday over Ukraine.

February 18, 2025

Trump wants Ukraine’s minerals. But what exactly is up for grabs?

Various reports have suggested that Ukraine has mineral deposits worth upwards of $10 trillion.