April 19, 2023 Gold price falls below $2,000 as market readjusts rate hike expectations Markets are now pricing in an 85% chance of a 25-basis-points rate hike at the Federal Reserve's next meeting.
April 18, 2023 Access to geopolitically-friendly critical elements supply chain vital for EV makers In a critical elements’ version of musical chairs, automakers are rushing to align with energy metal miners before the ‘music’ stops.
April 18, 2023 Tearlach Resources confirms Gabriel lithium discovery in Nevada The company reported the highest primary intercept of 802 ppm over 18.6 metres in hole 018.
April 18, 2023 Mining veteran Mick Davis raises $590 million for metals fund So far, he has bought into five companies, including silicon and tin producers.
April 18, 2023 Supply-chain problems in the forecast as battery metals demand surges – study Under a scenario where 40% of vehicles are electric by 2050, the need for lithium globally will increase by 2,909% from the 2020 level.
April 17, 2023 Is the US hostage to China for the critical materials needed for EVs? At this time, yes.
April 17, 2023 Gold price extends decline as market looks for cues on Fed rate hike The trend for gold is still up, says Kitco Metals analyst.
April 17, 2023 Sotheby’s to auction world’s largest ruby in New York in June Auction is estimated to achieve more than $30 million.
April 15, 2023 G-7 nears fossil fuel phase-out deal without coal exit deadline The Group of Seven fell short of sealing a deal on a timeline to exit coal.
April 14, 2023 EU’s Dombrovskis sees some progress on steel, battery minerals talks with US EU's top trade official said there has been progress on a trade agreement on steel and aluminum produced with reduced carbon emissions.
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am
Rio Tinto’s bid for Glencore piles pressure on BHP If BHP keeps out of the current talks, it may consider another deal to retain its leadership. January 11, 2026 | 07:49 am