April 8, 2025

GeoFrame to break ground on major lithium project in Texas

The Texas-based lithium extraction facility is said to be able to meet entire national demand for battery-grade lithium carbonate by 2029.

April 7, 2025

USA Rare Earth CEO: America’s dependence on China is unsustainable

China has tightened its grip on critical minerals by imposing new export restrictions on rare earth elements in response to U.S. tariffs. […]

April 7, 2025

Freeport-McMoRan CEO flags concern over global growth amid US tariffs

Freeport CEO Kathleen Quirk says the recent copper price drop was not good long-term for the industry, which depends on multi-billion dollar investments.

April 7, 2025

Kinross buys 9.9% of Nevada-focused Eminent Gold

Eminent currently has three gold exploration projects in Nevada.

April 7, 2025

US discusses tariffs, critical minerals with Pakistan

The Trump administration has also used prospects of engagement over critical minerals with others countries.

April 7, 2025

Trump orders fresh review of Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel

The White House directive sent the share price of US Steel up over 13%.

April 7, 2025

Op-Ed: Mining alone won’t lead to critical minerals independence — processing will pave the way

There is a growing chorus of voices championing increased exploration and resource discovery in the global scramble to secure critical minerals.

April 7, 2025

Chinese buyers snapped up copper as prices plunged below $8,500

Copper prices plunged as much as 7.7% within 15 minutes of opening on the LME.

April 7, 2025

Gold, copper prices extend decline amid tariff aftershock

Gold has retreated below $3,000, but remains one of the top-performing commodities in 2025.

April 7, 2025

China deploys rare earths as weapon in trade war with Trump

Beijing said Friday it will tighten controls on exports of seven types of rare earths.