October 21, 2025 Trump team backs effort for US-Kazakhstan tungsten mine deal Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has facilitated negotiations between Cove Kaz Capital Group and Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund about a bid to develop two of the country’s largest deposits.
October 21, 2025 Goldman Sachs flags risk of disruption in supply of rare earths, key minerals In a note on Monday, the bank said China controls 69% of global rare earth mining, 92% of refining and 98% of magnet manufacturing.
October 21, 2025 RANKED: Top 10 automakers by battery cobalt spending Congo’s export quotas have lit a fire under cobalt prices and spending on the battery material is up 51% year on year despite ongoing thrifting.
October 21, 2025 Newmont-funded Nevada gold project selected for FAST-41 permitting Newmont can acquire up to 75% of the Spring Peak project held by Headwater Gold.
October 21, 2025 Mining investor says US must outspend China on critical minerals Western governments are still moving too slowly in securing supplies of lithium, rare earths and other materials, says Brian Menell, head of TechMet Ltd.
October 21, 2025 Gold price falls by most in over a decade as rally cools Spot gold hit as low as $4,151.91 per ounce, representing a 5.3% decline.
October 21, 2025 Concerned carmakers race to beat China’s rare earths deadline Even if Chinese suppliers can fulfil fresh orders before the November 8 export controls take effect, the journey by sea to Europe can take 45 days.
October 21, 2025 US, Canada set to seal trade deal at APEC summit Deal on steel, aluminum, and energy will likely involve Canada accepting steel export quotas in exchange for reduced US tariffs.
October 20, 2025 Gold price soars to record ahead of US-China talks, rate cut decision Spot gold rose as much as 2.9% to $4,380.89 an ounce.
October 20, 2025 Canada offers tariff relief to some steel, aluminum products from US, China The order came into effect on October 15 and more details regarding the remission order will be published on November 5.
Codelco, SQM kick off lithium tie-up with board meeting The NovaAndino Litio company was established after an agreement signed in May 2024 and valid until 2060. December 29, 2025 | 07:59 am