August 12, 2025

US sanctions armed group, Hong Kong firms over Congo mining

The Treasury Department said it was sanctioning the PARECO-FF, which it said controlled mining sites in Rubaya from 2022 to 2024.

August 12, 2025

US rare earth magnet startup raises $65M to scale up production

North Carolina-based Vulcan Elements is producing high-performance rare earth magnets at its manufacturing plant in Research Triangle Park.

August 12, 2025

Gold price stays flat following July inflation data

The new inflation reading gives fresh ammunition to those betting that the Fed will resume rate cutting as soon as next month.

August 12, 2025

AI data centers to worsen copper shortage – BNEF

Microsoft’s $500 million data center in Chicago alone required 2,177 tonnes of copper during construction.

August 11, 2025

Albemarle operating chief Netha Johnson to leave company

Albemarle did not provide a timeline for Johnson's exit.

August 11, 2025

US vs. China on critical minerals – Sahar Hafeez

China’s tightening grip on critical mineral exports is sending shockwaves through industries from defense to clean energy. In response, Washington has already […]

August 11, 2025

Equinox’s Castle Mountain gets rare Southwest FAST-41 boost

Its FAST-41 status now puts the project on track to complete federal approvals in 16 months.

August 11, 2025

Trump says gold imports won’t be tariffed in reprieve for market

No formal, updated policy had yet been posted by US agencies as of Monday afternoon.

August 11, 2025

Lifezone Metals secures $60M bridge loan for nickel project

Kabanga is considered to be one of the world’s largest and highest-grade undeveloped nickel sulfide projects.

August 11, 2025

Gold futures hold losses as Trump says imports won’t be tariffed

Futures traded at about $3,400 an ounce on Monday.