October 1, 2025

Gold price soars to new high on US government shutdown

Year to date, bullion has risen by more than 48%, putting it on track for the biggest annual jump since 1979.

October 1, 2025

Gold’s wild week: CEOs leave, prices soar, China rises

The global gold sector faced major changes this week, with leadership shifts and record prices not seen in decades.

October 1, 2025

Nova wins $43.4M Pentagon award to build antimony hub, shares skyrocket

The award will accelerate development of a fully integrated US supply chain to produce military-grade antimony trisulfide, company says.

October 1, 2025

Congo court ruling risks snarling Trump’s critical mineral goals

A Congolese firm under US sanctions has won a court ruling that could strengthen its claim to a prized tantalum deposit, potentially complicating Washington’s efforts.

October 1, 2025

Indonesia expects deal soon with Freeport-McMoRan on divestment plan

Last week, Freeport declared force majeure at Grasberg after torrential mudslides that killed two workers.

October 1, 2025

EU to cut steel import quotas, hike tariffs to 50%

The measures will be part of a new package for the steel sector due to be unveiled on October 7.

September 30, 2025

Momentum confirms its tech can produce commercial-grade battery materials at scale

The company said it has consistently produced high-purity nickel, cobalt, and lithium streams from end-of-life batteries, with yields exceeding 90%.

September 30, 2025

US government to take 5% stake in Lithium Americas and joint venture with GM

DOE to take stake in the company's Thacker Pass lithium mine in Nevada.

September 30, 2025

Chile fines Albemarle for lithium extraction violations

Chile's environmental regulator said Albemarle exceeded its approved water extraction limits in the Atacama desert.

September 30, 2025

Copper price records best month since June on mine supply snarls

Copper has had a volatile year, buffeted by supply outages and shifts in the Trump administration’s trade policy.