Base Metals • Jun 7, 2025
Rio Tinto’s Tomago Smelter Faces Uncertain
Rio Tinto in bailout talks with Australian government over its Tomago aluminium smelter. Power costs, tax credits key to survival. Read the full story.
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Asia Pacific • Jun 7, 2025
Indonesia Halts Nickel Mining in Raja Ampat to
Indonesia suspends nickel mining in Raja Ampat to safeguard its ecosystems and booming tourism. What this means for the nickel market. Read more.
Gold • Jun 4, 2025
Peru’s Illegal Gold Mining Crisis Casts Shadow
Illegal gold mining in Peru’s Pataz region is fueling violence and environmental degradation, posing mounting challenges for the country’s efforts to boost copper output in 2025.
Exploration & Discovery • Jun 3, 2025
Québec’s HE Mining Investment Event Draws
The HE Mining Investment Event kicked off this week in Québec City (June 3–5), drawing a global slate of mining companies, institutional investors, and government representatives.…
Battery Metals • Jun 3, 2025
IEA Sounds Alarm on Critical Mineral Supply
IEA warns of mineral mining risks and urges supply chain diversification to protect global industries from disruption.
Public Policy • Jun 2, 2025
China’s Rare Earth Elements Curtail U.S. Trade
China rare earth elements restrictions shake U.S. trade negotiations, exposing critical supply chain vulnerabilities and geopolitical risks.
Copper • May 30, 2025
Copper Price Concerns Mount as Study Warns of
Global copper price concerns are intensifying as a new study warns that prices may need to more than double from current levels to meet soaring demand…
Europe • May 30, 2025
Ukraine–US Mineral Resources Agreement Sparks
Ukraine–US Mineral Resources Agreement targets rare-earths, oil, and gas to rebuild Ukraine and strengthen global supply chains.
Copper • May 29, 2025
Supreme Court Lets Arizona Copper Mine Proceed
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to take up a challenge brought by Native American groups seeking to stop a major copper mining project in Arizona,…
Base Metals • May 28, 2025
Stillwater Critical Minerals Showcases Montana
Stillwater Critical Minerals has announced its participation in THE Mining Investment Event of the North, held in Quebec City this week, positioning its flagship Stillwater West…
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