May 14, 2025 US establishes new tin supply chain in deal with Rwanda’s Trinity Metals The move comes as Rwanda seeks to diversify its mineral exports and strengthen trade relations with the US.
May 14, 2025 China pauses rare earth export curbs targeting US entities Move is part of the trade detente struck between the world’s two largest economies.
May 14, 2025 Gold price falls below $3,200 as focus shifts from safe havens Bullion has now declined 9% from its high of $3,500 last month amid elevated trade war fears.
May 13, 2025 Tariffs are reshaping the EV industry — and the deals behind it Tariffs drive up the cost of making EVs—even those assembled in the US—by increasing prices on essential materials.
May 13, 2025 MTM Critical Metals secures permitted Texas industrial site for recovery plant The facility will focus on recovering high-value critical metals – such as gallium, germanium, indium and gold-rich e-waste.
May 13, 2025 Ukraine, US sign additional documents on implementing minerals deal The move brings both countries closer to finalizing a major profit-sharing deal aimed at securing US investment opportunities in Ukraine.
May 13, 2025 Syria pitches Ukraine-like minerals deal to US: Times The overtures to Washington are part of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's pledge to end Syria's international sanctions.
May 13, 2025 Copper prices rise amid US-China trade truce Tariff reductions announced Monday by Washington and Beijing eased pressure on commodities markets.
May 13, 2025 China issues first rare earth magnet export permits, includes Volkswagen suppliers China has issued export permits to at least four rare earth magnet producers.
May 12, 2025 China’s rare earth curbs have ‘changed psychology’ at US firms China, which dominates global supply, put export restrictions on seven types of rare earths last month, widely viewed as a response to President Donald Trump’s trade assault.
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am
Rio Tinto’s bid for Glencore piles pressure on BHP If BHP keeps out of the current talks, it may consider another deal to retain its leadership. January 11, 2026 | 07:49 am