December 3, 2025 EU to introduce export restrictions on rare earth magnet waste in early 2026 Recycling would potentially meet 20% of the EU's current permanent magnet demand of 20,000 tonnes.
December 3, 2025 Israel publishes draft law seeking to boost state revenues from Dead Sea minerals Proposed law redefines the concession to secure the public’s fair share while protecting nature and key environmental values.
December 2, 2025 Vulcan Energy bags $2.6B financing package for Germany lithium project The financing package has enabled the Vulcan board to make a final investment decision on the project, company said.
December 2, 2025 Perseus Mining gatecrashes Predictive-Robex gold tie-up Perseus' offer carries a 24.5% premium to Predictive's last close.
December 2, 2025 Appian talking to US, Australia on critical minerals after IFC deal The private equity firm and the International Finance Corporation launched a $1 billion fund in October to invest in projects in Africa and Latin America.
December 2, 2025 US firms are snapping up the rare earths Europe needs to rearm European defense companies are trying to buy rare earths directly, without coordinating with suppliers, and with little government support.
December 2, 2025 Citigroup faces $5 million bill to transport its lead from Singapore Citi had cancelled or earmarked for delivery nearly 112,000 metric tons of lead in LME-approved warehouses in Singapore, Reuters sources said.
December 2, 2025 UK has no immediate plans for critical minerals price floor, minister says So far Britain is attracting adequate investment in the critical minerals sector to develop home-grown supply, Industry Minister Chris McDonald said.
December 2, 2025 Vale, Glencore explore Canada JV in bid to boost copper exposure The proposed collaboration is to jointly develop a $1.6-$2 billion project at their neighbouring properties in the Sudbury basin.
December 2, 2025 Vale expects iron ore output to rise by up to 3% in 2026 Company forecast its iron ore output to range between 335 million and 345 million metric tons next year.
Hedge funds cut bullish gold wagers to lowest in 15 weeks Hedge funds and other large speculators reduced net-long positions by 23%. February 06, 2026 | 03:33 pm