October 22, 2025

Perpetua Resources starts building $1.3B Stibnite gold-antimony mine

The Idaho project will yield 450K ounces of gold per year and it's the only US antimony source, key for defence.

October 21, 2025

Fall in China’s exports of rare earth magnets stokes supply chain fears

China's shipments of rare earth magnets fell 6.1% in September from August, customs data showed.

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.