August 29, 2024

US sees bipartisan backing for Africa critical minerals plan

The flagship of the plan — a railway project known as the Lobito corridor — is already far advanced.

August 29, 2024

US, Peru sign memorandum of understanding for cooperation on critical minerals

The memorandum sets the direction for further collaboration in sector governance, investment, and global supply chain security.

August 29, 2024

Almonty nears first production at its tungsten mine in South Korea

The US has not commercially mined tungsten since 2015, according to USGS records.

August 29, 2024

US mineral projects close down government loans in fear of Trump

Under President Biden's Loan Programs Office, the US Department of Energy has granted nearly $25 billion to 21 companies.

August 29, 2024

Lithium startups bet on high demand in battery-powered future

A new crop of startups are working on novel ways of producing the valuable metal.

August 28, 2024

Nippon Steel boosts M&A case with $1.3 billion spend at US mills

The Japanese steelmaker plans to make the investments at the Mon Valley Works and Gary Works.

August 28, 2024

Gold price retreats as traders await more US data

Bullion has surged by more than 20% so far this year, boosted by rate cut expectations and robust purchasing by central banks.

August 28, 2024

Borealis pours first gold as Nevada mine’s new owner

The Borealis project consists of a fully permitted mine equipped for present operations and future expansions.

August 28, 2024

Column: China fires latest warning signal with antimony controls

China's announcement of antimony export restrictions has added fuel to a red-hot market.

August 27, 2024

Lifezone’s Kabanga nickel project gains further US gov’t endorsement

Lifezone said it is proposing "a comprehensive investment plan" that seeks to secure the future of the Kabanga nickel project.