June 5, 2025

Lynas Rare Earths surges as China’s export curbs disrupt auto industry

Shares hit their highest since February 2023 amid rising worries over China’s tightened export controls.

June 5, 2025

Ukraine, US discuss how to make minerals fund operational by year-end

The fund's first meeting is expected in July.

June 5, 2025

Ontario fast-tracks controversial mining law

The Canadian province will have “special economic zones" in which mining projects can be exempted from provincial laws and regulations.

June 4, 2025

China increases scrutiny over rare earth magnets with new tracking system

Beijing unveiled high-level plans to establish an information tracing system for rare earth products last June, but there had been no mention of it again until last week.

June 4, 2025

EU adds 13 new critical mineral projects abroad

Brussels expands raw materials push amid China's export curbs.

June 4, 2025

Defense Metals eyes $250M financing for British Columbia rare earth project

Canada’s export credit agency expressed its interest in participating as a mandated lead arranger for the debt financing package.

June 4, 2025

China’s rare earth export curbs hit the auto industry worldwide

BMW says supplier network affected, while Mercedes is looking for 'buffers' to protect supplies.

June 4, 2025

Algeria plans to allow foreign firms to mine for critical metals

The gas-rich nation looks to boost production of minerals including phosphate, iron ore and lithium.

June 4, 2025

Abu Dhabi’s IRH buys controlling stake in Alphamin

International Resources Holding is buying a 56% stake in Alphamin to gain access to one of the world’s biggest tin mines.

June 3, 2025

MTM Critical Metals reports high-grade antimony recovery from US e-waste

This “urban ore” contained 3.13% antimony, a grade more than three times higher than some of the world’s largest primary deposits, the company said.