December 5, 2025 US vows over $1 billion for Congo critical minerals supply chain Under the US-Congo strategic partnership, Congo has committed to shipping more of its minerals west toward the Atlantic Ocean over Angola’s Lobito railway corridor.
December 5, 2025 Copper price extends record run as Citi makes bullish call Futures on the London Metal Exchange rose as much as 2.2% to $11,705 a ton.
December 4, 2025 US minerals projects seek ‘industrial vision’ from Washington to compete with China Executives from Perpetua Resources, American Rare Earths and Westwin Elements said the US government should release a comprehensive minerals plan.
December 4, 2025 US plans more stakes in minerals companies, Trump official says Executive director of the National Energy Dominance Council says the move is necessary to counter China’s dominance in raw materials.
December 4, 2025 Serra Verde cuts short China offtake deals, approached by Western firms Privately-held Serra Verde renegotiated the Chinese deals and now they conclude at the end of next year.
December 4, 2025 Rio Tinto’s Nuton tech makes first-ever copper cathode at Gunnison mine The milestone comes three months after Gunnison produced its first copper cathode at JCM.
December 4, 2025 Rio Tinto targets $10B assets selloff as Trott resets the miner Rio Tinto’s new CEO pushes a sweeping overhaul aimed at tightening costs, simplifying business structures and boosting long-term growth.
December 3, 2025 US, Congo eye minerals pact amid peace deal with Rwanda A series of deals target ending a long-running conflict in the eastern part of the resource-rich African nation.
December 3, 2025 Agnico Eagle, Ivanhoe Electric and District Metals top MDC November mining stock rankings Driven by data and investor insight, these rankings track market sentiment on which companies execute and gain momentum.
December 3, 2025 Copper price sets new record in London Futures on the LME jumped as much as 2.6% to more than $11,400 per tonne.
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