December 15, 2025

Global potash market shrugs off US move to end Belarus sanctions

Belarusian exports still face hurdles, as European Union sanctions remain in force.

December 15, 2025

JPMorgan, US backing Korea Zinc’s $7.4 billion Tennessee smelter

The decision to set up a foreign joint venture, called Crucible JV LLC, was approved by Korea Zinc’s board on Monday.

December 15, 2025

White House plans more ‘historic deals’ with mining sector, official says

Jarrod Agen, who previously held roles at defense contractor Lockheed Martin, said Trump aims to "jumpstart" mining projects in Alaska and also in Arizona.

December 15, 2025

SME warns 2026 may reset US mining’s global role

Policy reform, security risks and workforce gaps will shape whether US mining momentum turns into lasting global strength in 2026.

December 14, 2025

Massive critical minerals deposit found in Utah

Its project may host as many as 16 different strategic minerals, Ionic Mineral Technologies said.

December 12, 2025

Ioneer eyes bid for Rio Tinto’s US boron unit

Boron, an element mineral with few producers, was added to the US list of critical minerals last month.

December 12, 2025

Silver price heads for weekly gain in speculative surge

The precious metal rose to an all-time-high above $64 an ounce on Friday morning.

December 12, 2025

How tight supply, AI demand propelled copper price towards $12,000

Copper prices are up 35% so far this year and heading for their largest gain since 2009.

December 11, 2025

2026 outlook: Fed risks, debt pressures and a new era for gold

Precious metals are entering 2026 with extraordinary momentum. Gold has already smashed through the $4,000 barrier, silver soared past $60, and platinum […]

December 11, 2025

Titan Mining starts operations at Kilbourne graphite plant in New York

The company said this marks a historic step forward to restoring end-to-end US natural flake graphite production for the first time in decades.