April 1, 2025

Trump eyes executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining

The move would enable miners to bypass the ISA and obtain permits from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

March 29, 2025

China’s mining investment under Belt and Road Initiative sets new record – report

China's overseas mining investment under its Belt and Road Initiative hit another peak last year at $21.4 billion.

March 29, 2025

Miner’s bid to tap seabed pits UN-backed regulators against Trump

International regulators condemned TMC’s move to circumvent their authority by seeking the Trump administration’s approval for seabed mining.

March 29, 2025

Column: Europe’s future metals strategy hindered by current crisis

Chinese over-capacity and high energy prices have accelerated the long-term decline of European steel and aluminum production.

March 27, 2025

The Metals Company to apply for deep sea exploration license under US legislation

TMC also said it has requested a pre-application consultation with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

March 27, 2025

Talon Metals shares rise on massive sulphide discovery at Tamarack project

The new discovery at Tamarack is situated approximately 150 metres below and 50 metres south of the known nickel-copper mineralization.

March 27, 2025

Deep-sea mining scars remain after 40 years, but life returning

Scientists returned to a 1979 Pacific Ocean mining test site, revealing long-term sediment changes and mixed impacts on deep-sea life.

March 26, 2025

Earth AI unveils six new mineral prospects in Australia

The prospects in New South Wales and the Northern Territory were identified by using AI and they contain tungsten, cobalt and gold.

March 25, 2025

NYSE-parent plans to launch battery metals derivatives this year

Intercontinental Exchange plans to launch derivatives in nickel, cobalt and lithium spodumene in London later this year.

March 25, 2025

EU selects 47 strategic projects to secure critical minerals access

The list supports the 2024 Critical Raw Material Act, which boosts the EU access to key metals and minerals.