Romania’s political shift may jolt mining, US ties Romania has major reserves of rare earths, gold and copper, which have attracted interest from Canadian and American firms. Mining.com editor | May 5, 2025 | 6:13 am
What Mark Carney’s victory means for the mining industry Carney's win marks a pivotal shift for the mining sector, especially in critical minerals vital for the global energy transition. Mining.com editor | April 29, 2025 | 8:14 am
Trump’s tariffs shake markets, threaten metals trade The tariffs include a universal 10% levy on imports and targeted measures on 60 countries, marking a major shift in trade policy. Mining.com editor | April 3, 2025 | 10:56 am
Fort Knox explainer: Why verifying the US gold reserves matters US gold reserves are drawing more attention than in decades after Trump and Musk vowed to verify Fort Knox's content. Mining.com editor | February 25, 2025 | 10:03 am
Deep sea mining risks over $560 billion in countries’ annual export earnings — report Even in optimal scenarios, the activity would generate only $6.25 million in tax revenue for countries involved, says Planet Tracker. Mining.com editor | November 14, 2024 | 1:00 am
Friedland considers floating African iron ore company on ASX The IPO, expected before June 2025, seeks to raise capital for acquiring "overlooked" critical minerals projects in Australia. Mining.com editor | November 12, 2024 | 6:33 am
VIDEO: Trump re-election to bring commodity volatility in coming months As Trump’s policies take shape, miners face uncertainties that could reshape the global commodity landscape, says CRU analyst Alex Tuckett. Mining.com editor | November 8, 2024 | 9:03 am
Saudi Arabia nears $1bn deal for stake in Barrick’s Reko Diq Through its investment fund Manara Minerals, Saudi Arabia is seeking at least a 25% interest in the Reko Diq copper and gold project. Mining.com editor | April 18, 2024 | 6:27 am
Rio Tinto to favour development over acquisition of copper mines — exec Copper boss Bold Baatar says Rio's goal of producing 1 million tonnes of the metal annually within the next five years will be achieved through organic growth. Mining.com editor | April 17, 2024 | 3:49 am
Deep-sea mining could cost $500 billion in value destruction, study says The report "How to lose half a trillion" says that mining the seafloor could cost the industry $30 to $132 billion in value destruction. Mining.com editor | March 7, 2024 | 3:00 am
Recycling can ease critical minerals scarcity, not solve it The global energy transition may be eclipsed by a critical minerals supply-demand imbalance — unless alternatives are found, experts say. Mining.com editor | November 14, 2023 | 10:12 am
Fierce community opposition to copper, lithium projects threatens energy transition Resource nationalism has ignited high-profile disputes in recent weeks, including First Quantum’s struggles in Panama and lithium miners' in Portugal. Mining.com editor | November 10, 2023 | 3:48 am