April 24, 2025 Trump considering sovereign wealth fund to invest in US miners, Interior Secretary says Interior Department also announced that it will expedite the development of domestic energy resources and critical minerals.
April 24, 2025 US green steel startup raises $129 million amid Trump tariff uncertainty Colorado-based Electra has raised a total of $214 million from investors including Bill Gates-led Breakthrough Energy Ventures.
April 23, 2025 Rio Tinto, Founders Factory’s Mining Tech Accelerator invests in startups from US and OZ The partnership is looking for breakthrough technologies, and plans to invest in 12 startups annually from around the world.
April 23, 2025 Rare earths recycler Cyclic Materials to invest over $20M in first commercial facility in the US The facility is expected to process 25,000 tonnes of end-of-life components containing rare earth permanent magnets a year.
April 23, 2025 Atlanta Fed introduces new GDP estimation model adjusted for gold trade According to the Atlanta Fed, rising stockpiles of gold have artificially depressed its nowcast model by widening the US trade deficit.
April 23, 2025 Newmont beats first-quarter profit estimates on rally in gold prices The company earned $1.25 per share for the quarter ended March 31, compared with analysts' average estimate of 90 cents.
April 23, 2025 Barrick is cashing in on gold’s record rally with asset sales Shedding those assets allows miners like Barrick to focus on major, so-called “Tier 1” mines.
April 23, 2025 Graphite One reaches feasibility ahead of schedule, eyes 2028 first production The FS estimates a post-tax net present value of $5 billion with an internal rate of return of 27% and a payback period of 7.5 years.
April 23, 2025 JPMorgan sees gold price at $4,000 by Q2 2026 JPMorgan analysts expect gold prices to average $3,675/oz. by the fourth quarter of 2025.
April 23, 2025 US backs Victory Metals rare earths project with $190M offer Backing from the Export-Import Bank would pave the way for Victory Metals to access additional US government financing.
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