October 9, 2025

China expands rare earth restrictions, targets defence, semiconductor users

Exports of 12 rare earths are now restricted after the Ministry of Commerce added five - holmium, erbium, thulium, europium and ytterbium - to the list.

October 9, 2025

Over 25% of global copper supply trapped by ESG roadblocks — study

The US, Peru, Chile and Panama hold some of the largest reserves now off the market due to environmental, social, and governance hurdles.

October 9, 2025

Franco-Nevada taps Western Australia for next phase of growth

CEO Paul Brink announced two new hires in Western Australia, signalling support for junior gold developers in the resource-rich state.

October 8, 2025

Orion confirms talks with Trump administration on mining partnership

Bloomberg reported last month that the US International Development Finance Corp. is in talks to establish a $5 billion fund as a joint venture with Orion.

October 8, 2025

Record gold prices reflect deepening global anxiety

Gold continued its record-setting rally, surpassing the $4,000 level for the first time on Wednesday, as broader geopolitical and economic uncertainty firmed […]

October 8, 2025

Green stocks are beating world’s biggest trades, even gold

The S&P Global Clean Energy Transition Index has surged close to 50% since US President Donald Trump’s April tariff announcements.

October 8, 2025

Gold price hits record for 40th time this year

Gold price has now officially doubled from $2,000 seen two years ago.

October 8, 2025

Lynas partners with Noveon for rare earth magnets supply to US

The deal includes provision of both light and heavy rare earth materials.

October 7, 2025

Investors place bets on Trump team’s next investment target

The moves by the federal government to bolster some American businesses have sparked a cottage industry.

October 7, 2025

Investors flock to gold ETFs as metal’s price shatters records

Globally, inflows into gold ETFs hit $64 billion year-to-date, according to data from the World Gold Council.