May 1, 2025

Copper prices rebound after sharp drop as US signals trade progress

The rebound came after US President Trump said there was a “very good chance” of reaching an agreement with China.

May 1, 2025

Gold price falls to two-week low on signs of trade tensions easing

Earlier, US President Donald Trump said he has potential deals lined up with India, Japan and South Korea.

May 1, 2025

Trump’s push for deep-sea metals clashes with UN ocean treaty

TMC said it expects the initial US review of its mining application to be completed within 60 days.

May 1, 2025

US says minerals deal will strengthen Trump in talks with Russia

The US and Ukraine signed minerals deal on Wednesday.

May 1, 2025

Rio Tinto weighs up rare earths market

The board has discussed rare earths in light of recent market conditions and continues to weigh the impact of tariffs.

April 30, 2025

US, Ukraine sign long-awaited minerals deal

US officials said that the deal does not require Ukraine to repay past military aid, estimated in the billions of dollars.

April 30, 2025

Ace Green, OM Commodities sign lead scrap supply deal for Texas recycling facility

With more than 1.5 million metric tons of lead battery scrap available for recycling in the US alone, there is a critical gap in smelter capacity to keep valuable material…

April 30, 2025

Albemarle maintains 2025 outlook due to lithium tariff exemptions

The company reported a first-quarter net loss for common shareholders of $340,000, compared to a loss of $9.1 million last year.

April 30, 2025

Sumitomo, Builders Vision back US rare earths startup Phoenix Tailings

The company will use the funding as part of its construction of a $13 million facility in Exeter, New Hampshire.

April 30, 2025

USA Rare Earth raises $75M for Oklahoma magnet plant

Despite this, the company's shares fell nearly 20% on the day.