August 22, 2025

Tailings could meet much of US critical mineral demand – study

Colorado School of Mines found the US could meet much of its demand for critical minerals by recovering materials currently discarded in mining waste.

August 22, 2025

Electra converts debt, launches $30M raise to jumpstart stalled cobalt refinery

The $250 million refinery in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, has been on hold since its construction was halted in August 2023.

August 22, 2025

Mining Metrics: Bloomberg’s Mike McGlone unpacks gold, oil, BHP and rate moves

With inflation risks rising and investor expectations leaning toward a U.S. rate cut, the global commodity market is showing signs of strain—and […]

August 22, 2025

Scrap copper traders redirect metal to sidestep China levies

US metal dealers are redirecting China-bound shipments of scrap through Canada, Mexico and Vietnam to avoid 10% import tariffs.

August 21, 2025

US seeks to stockpile cobalt for first time in decades

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking offers for up to 7,500 tons of cobalt over the next five years in a contract worth up to $500 million.

August 21, 2025

Nevada army depot to serve as base for first US strategic minerals stockpile

The initiative will be spearheaded by critical minerals pioneer M2i Global and aviation solutions provider Volato Group.

August 21, 2025

Lithium price surge to be short-lived, analysts say

A modest domestic deficit in August will flip to oversupply in September as mines resume output, analysts predict.

August 21, 2025

Switzerland’s gold export surge highlights its US trade dilemma

Shipments of bullion from Switzerland to America jumped to almost 51 tons in July, from less than 0.3 tons the previous month.

August 21, 2025

Energy Fuels produces first heavy rare earth oxides

The company said it believes the quantity and purity of its Dy oxide production is "unmatched" in the US.

August 21, 2025

Column: A last swing of the LME aluminum stocks roundabout?

Financiers, traders, and warehouses are tussling over a diminishing volume of metal.