February 17, 2025

Rio Tinto tests “virtual X-ray” technology for mineral exploration

The miner tested Atomionics' quantum gravity sensor for exploration for the first time in Arizona.

February 17, 2025

A little-known metal spikes as China-US trade showdown hits home

Bismuth, a critical metal used in defense industries, has spiked to a decade-high following China's retaliation of US tariffs.

February 17, 2025

Column: China’s retaliation to Trump tariffs will reshape coking coal flows, prices

China's retaliatory tariffs against US energy imports is likely to be most keenly felt in the seaborne market for metallurgical coal.

February 17, 2025

Gold price rebounds to $2,900 on softer dollar, tariff threats

Bullion has recovered since recording its biggest intraday decline in two months on Friday.

February 17, 2025

Australia should supply uranium for nuclear power, says US energy secretary

The US "would love to" see Australia supplying uranium for nuclear power, Chris Wright said in London.

February 17, 2025

This Aussie junior is at the centre of a geopolitical storm

The coming months will be pivotal for Greenland-focused rare earths developer Energy Transition Minerals.

February 16, 2025

Ukraine rejects US bid for 50% of rare earth minerals, FT says

Zelenskiy wants US and European security guarantees to be tied directly to any deal on the mineral reserves, FT reports.

February 15, 2025

Trump starts energy dominance drive with White House council

The new National Energy Dominance Council will be led by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.

February 14, 2025

Hedge funds boost bullish copper wagers to highest since October

Hedge funds and other large speculators increased net-long positions by 26%.

February 14, 2025

Trump says he would not mind if Nippon Steel took minority stake in US Steel

Nippon's $14.9 billion pursuit of US Steel has stretched on for more than a year.