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.

October 20, 2025

Copper price approaches record on US-China trade uncertainty

In London, the metal traded as high as $10,691.50 a tonne for a 1.5% intraday gain.

October 20, 2025

Column: Five key takeaways from London Metal Exchange Week

This year, though, the copper bulls were out in full force in London.