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.

May 1, 2025

McEwen sees gold equities boom on metal’s bull run to $5,000

The mining veteran said bullion is still in the early stages of a bull market and expects gold equities to eventually outperform that of gold.

May 1, 2025

What are Ukraine’s critical minerals and what do we know about the deal with US?

Ukraine has deposits of 22 of the 34 minerals identified by the European Union as critical, according to Ukrainian data.

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.