November 7, 2025

Deep Sea Rare Minerals seeks US seabed licences

Deep Sea Rare Minerals is the second firm after TMC to apply for deep-sea mining licences since Trump’s executive order to boost the sector.

November 6, 2025

Vedanta Resources launches US-domiciled CopperTech Metals

CopperTech will own and operate Konkola Copper Mines in Zambia, one of the highest-grade copper-producing assets in the world.

November 6, 2025

MP Materials quarterly loss widens after halting sales to Chinese customers

The results reflect the company's transition from dependence on foreign sales to a focus on being a major US miner and processor of rare earths.

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.