November 6, 2025

Cove Capital to mine Kazakhstan tungsten in Trump-announced deal

Cove Capital will control 70% of a joint venture and sales of the metal, with Tau-Ken Samruk controlling the remaining 30%.

November 6, 2025

American Tungsten in line for potential $25.5M loan

The loan would fund mining development and milling facilities at its IMA mine in Idaho.

November 6, 2025

USGS officially adds copper, silver to critical minerals list

The new list, compiled by the US Geological Survey, includes 10 additions to the previous one in 2022.

November 6, 2025

Tesla co-founder’s critical minerals plant starts production

Redwood Materials, led by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, has begun operations at a $3.5 billion factory in South Carolina.

November 6, 2025

Kazakhstan, US sign MOU on critical minerals

Over the past five years, Kazakhstan has attracted about $1 billion in private investment into its mining sector.

November 6, 2025

Equinox Gold rises on record quarter of production

During Q3 2025, the Canadian gold miner's output totalled 236,382 oz., its most ever.

November 6, 2025

Japan, US consider rare earth mining near Minamitori in Pacific

Japan plans to test the feasibility of raising rare earth mud from a depth of 6,000 metres in January.

November 6, 2025

Nutrien weighs phosphate unit sale

Potential buyers could include industry rivals Mosaic, ICL Group, K+S AG or private equity investors.

November 6, 2025

Study warns deep-sea mining waste threatens marine food chain

Research shows that deep discharge of mining waste must be assessed, as its impact on ocean ecosystems varies and could cause harm.

November 5, 2025

Nippon Steel excludes US Steel from profit guidance on ‘significant’ market challenges

Before the deal, US Steel's steelmaking capacity was around 40% of Nippon Steel's 66 million tonnes a year available globally.