May 1, 2025

What are Ukraine’s critical minerals and what do we know about the deal with US?

Ukraine has deposits of 22 of the 34 minerals identified by the European Union as critical, according to Ukrainian data.

May 1, 2025

US says minerals deal will strengthen Trump in talks with Russia

The US and Ukraine signed minerals deal on Wednesday.

May 1, 2025

Rio Tinto weighs up rare earths market

The board has discussed rare earths in light of recent market conditions and continues to weigh the impact of tariffs.

April 30, 2025

Albemarle maintains 2025 outlook due to lithium tariff exemptions

The company reported a first-quarter net loss for common shareholders of $340,000, compared to a loss of $9.1 million last year.

April 30, 2025

US, Ukraine critical minerals deal hits last-minute snag

The deal, originally expected to be signed on Wednesday, gives the US preferential access to new Ukrainian natural resources.

April 29, 2025

ioneer ‘confident’ in finding Rhyolite Ridge investor, at higher valuation: FT

The company wants to sell 40% of the project to one or two investors, the Financial Times reports.

April 29, 2025

EU gives $36M boost to Czech Cinovec lithium project

Cinovec, located in the Krusné Hory Mountains near the German border, is the largest hard rock lithium resource in the European Union.

April 28, 2025

US-Ukraine minerals deal could be signed within days

Progress comes as Kyiv announced that previous US military aid would not be counted against the terms of the new deal.

April 27, 2025

Gates, Bezos-backed critical minerals explorer to ‘go big’ on Congo – report

These investments could potentially be "in the billions", says the country's newly appointed director general.

April 25, 2025

IEA head calls for critical minerals supply diversification

The IEA has urged nations to focus on policies that promote the diversification of mineral sources and move away from "critical mineral monopolies."