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.

December 2, 2025

Appian talking to US, Australia on critical minerals after IFC deal

The private equity firm and the International Finance Corporation launched a $1 billion fund in October to invest in projects in Africa and Latin America.

December 2, 2025

China issues first batch of streamlined rare earth licences

These new licences, according to sources cited by Reuters, were issued to three of China's leading magnet makers.