May 2, 2025

Column: US-Ukraine deal is heavy on symbolism, light on minerals

Ukraine's deputy prime minister said she does not expect the jointly-owned Reconstruction Investment Fund to pay out any dividends in the first 10 years.

May 2, 2025

Copper price rises as China considers trade talks with US

China’s Commerce Ministry said it had noted senior US officials’ desire to begin talks.

May 2, 2025

US adds 10 more mining projects to fast-track permitting list

The latest 10 include the proposed copper-nickel mine in Minnesota under a joint venture between Glencore and Teck.

May 2, 2025

US, Ukraine may wait decade or more to see revenue from minerals deal

Developing mines in countries with established mining sectors such as Canada and Australia can take 10 to 20 years, mining consultants said.

May 2, 2025

US pushing for Congo-Rwanda peace, minerals deals

For decades, Congo has been at odds with Rwanda due to ethnic tensions and control over the region's natural resources.

May 2, 2025

Agnico Eagle calls for Canadian Arctic strategy amid US threats

Agnico is expanding its Hope Bay Gold project in Nunavut.

May 1, 2025

US Commerce Department launches steel and aluminum ‘inclusions process’

The action follows proclamations by President Donald Trump to establish a mechanism for expanding the scope of steel and aluminum tariffs.

May 1, 2025

US Export-Import Bank lifts curbs on coal plant loans after Trump order

Before Trump returned to the White House, the EU, UK and US pushed to limit export-credit agency finance for global fossil fuel projects.

May 1, 2025

Albemarle CEO says ‘math doesn’t work’ for US lithium refinery project

Last year, the company paused plans to build a $1.3 billion processing plant in South Carolina due in part to overproduction from Chinese rivals.

May 1, 2025

Pentagon’s AI metals program goes private in bid to boost Western supply deals

Open Price Exploration for National Security AI metals program is an attempt to counter China's sweeping control of the critical minerals sector.