April 25, 2025 IEA head calls for critical minerals supply diversification The IEA has urged nations to focus on policies that promote the diversification of mineral sources and move away from "critical mineral monopolies."
April 24, 2025 South32 breaks ground on remote operating center at Hermosa project in Arizona The Hermosa project is currently the only advanced US mining project capable of producing two federally designated critical minerals: zinc and manganese.
April 24, 2025 Calibre rises to 13-year high after Equinox sweetens offer The new offer gives the transaction a total value of C$2.8 billion.
April 24, 2025 Trump signs executive order boosting deep-sea mining industry The broad order avoids a direct confrontation with the United Nations-backed International Seabed Authority and seeks essentially to jumpstart the mining of US waters.
April 24, 2025 CHART: Price spike doubles value of cobalt EV battery market Congo’s surprise export ban and collaboration with Indonesia to limit global supply of cobalt sparks rapid reaction in top source of demand.
April 24, 2025 Rwanda says it’s in talks with US on possible minerals deal Its a development that follows similar ongoing talks between Washington and Rwanda's neighbour, the DRC.
April 24, 2025 Global copper processing controlled by a familiar few New infographic reveals a stark divide in global copper processing, with China dominating over half of the world's capacity.
April 24, 2025 US Interior Department to fast-track mining and energy projects Under the new directive, environmental reviews that normally take up to a year will now be done in just 14 days.
April 24, 2025 Newmont stock leads gold miners’ gains as profit tops estimates Newmont rose as much as 4.2% to $55.40 in New York, outperforming its industry peers as well as gains in spot gold.
April 24, 2025 Op-Ed: A credible strategy emerging to secure US critical supply chains A lack of security in critical mineral supply chains threatens the US’ industrial base, technological innovation and the energy transition.
Japan sets sail on rare earth hunt as China tightens supplies The month-long mission of the test vessel Chikyu near Minamitori Island will mark the world's first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth seabed sludge. January 11, 2026 | 04:22 pm
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