October 27, 2025 Rare earth producers look to US-led boom to blunt China’s power By using the long-threatened critical mineral weapon once again in advance of this week’s talks, China has undoubtedly encouraged production outside its borders.
October 27, 2025 Almonty buys US tungsten project in bid to resume local supply The company is acquiring the Gentung-Browns Lake project, which was formerly operated by Union Carbide Corp.
October 27, 2025 JPMorgan’s grip on London gold vaults challenged by rival banks Citi is well advanced in the process of setting up a business that would allow it to become a clearing member of the London gold market.
October 27, 2025 Albemarle to raise $660 million in catalyst sales The firm agreed to sell a controlling stake in Ketjen Corp.’s refining catalyst solutions business to private equity firm KPS Capital.
October 27, 2025 Copper price nears record on trade deal boost, supply woes Copper has now rallied by over a quarter this year.
October 27, 2025 Column: Copper Study Group highlights impact of mine supply hits Tightness in the mined concentrates segment of the market will act as a hard brake on refined copper production growth in 2026, says International Copper Study Group.
October 27, 2025 Ramaco eyes REE stockpile at Wyoming mine Brook could be the second new REE mine to open in America in 70 years.
October 27, 2025 Milei’s win cements US partnership in Argentina’s mining Argentina’s push to tap vast lithium, copper, oil and gas reserves gains momentum after President Milei’s landslide win.
October 27, 2025 JPMorgan, Agnico Eagle pour $255M into Perpetua Resources The bank invests $75M for a 3% Perpetua stake, while Agnico adds $180M for 6.5% and helps develop the Stibnite project.
October 26, 2025 Larvotto Resources rejects $373 million takeover offer on valuation concerns United States Antimony Corporation still has a 10% shareholding in the Australian firm.
Navarro sees US ending Chinese dominance of critical minerals American innovation would “quickly wipe away” China’s “weaponization,” Trump’s White House trade adviser predicted. January 08, 2026 | 03:03 pm
Mercuria redoubles metals push with $1.2 billion Kazakh deal The group is lending $1.2 billion to help fund the buyout of major Kazakh copper producer Kazakhmys. January 08, 2026 | 01:35 pm
Gold exports mask weakness in Canada’s broader trade picture Strong gold shipments to the UK pushed Canada’s overall exports to non‑US countries to a record high in October. January 08, 2026 | 01:15 pm