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.

December 2, 2025

US firms are snapping up the rare earths Europe needs to rearm

European defense companies are trying to buy rare earths directly, without coordinating with suppliers, and with little government support.

December 1, 2025

Southeast Alaska Tribes sue BC government over mining projects in province’s northwest

They claim the government failed to consult its 14 member tribes on major mining projects proposed in the headwaters of the transboundary Taku, Stikine and Unuk Rivers.

December 1, 2025

US moves to deepen minerals supply chain in AI race with China

Initiative begins with a meeting on Dec. 12 with Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the Netherlands, the UK, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Australia.

December 1, 2025

BHP Americas head sees Jansen ‘learnings’ key to limiting costs

Jansen is crucial to BHP’s ambitions of building a significant footprint in potash – a new commodity for the mining behemoth.

December 1, 2025

Barrick IPO proposal puts Nevada Gold Mines in M&A spotlight

A spinoff would be attractive to Newmont and Agnico Eagle Mines, Jefferies analysts wrote.

December 1, 2025

Silver price climbs to fresh high on supply fears

Spot silver climbed to a new peak of $58.81 per ounce, surpassing last Friday's record by another 3.6%.

December 1, 2025

Nippon Steel sees US Steel weak performance as temporary, executive says

Last month, it widened its net loss forecast for the year to March 31 to 60 billion yen from 40 billion yen.

December 1, 2025

Barrick eyes IPO of North American gold assets

A North American spinout would offer investors access to the miner's Nevada operations, Pueblo Viejo, and Fourmile project.