Rio Tinto, Canada to advance domestic scandium production

Canada Growth Fund will invest about C$25 million to support production at North America’s sole facility capable of supplying the material.

Vulcan Elements, ReElement Technologies sign $1.4B rare earth magnet supply deal with US

Commerce Department and Pentagon pledged financing and potential equity stakes in the domestic producer of rare earth magnets.

Glencore said to consider shutting Canada’s largest copper plant

Industry sources cited by Reuters have pegged the smelter's annual output at more than 300,000 metric tons.

Teck’s QB turnaround lifts hopes for $53B Anglo merger

Teck’s QB mine rebounds after months of setbacks, boosting confidence ahead of planned merger with Anglo American.

Gold price holds $4,000 as market brushes off China policy shift

The tax change is “likely to see the entire industry raise prices to pass through the cost pressure,” Citigroup analysts said.

Australia’s Locksley receives $190M EXIM funding interest for California antimony project

The potential EXIM financing, says Locksley, is a cornerstone step toward broader US government funding.

Anglo Asian inks sales contract with Trafigura for new copper mine

The sales contract includes a revolving prepayment facility of up to $25 million.

Gold Fields pays $36M for 12% of Founders Metals

This is the second significant Canadian mining investment in as many years by Gold Fields.

Coeur Mining buys New Gold in $7B all-stock merger

Deal consolidates two midsize North American gold miners as record-high metal prices boost investor interest in the sector.

Kodal Minerals keeps Mali lithium mine running amid unrest

Al Qaeda-linked militants have neared the capital, blocking roads, ambushing troops, and attacking fuel trucks.

MINING.COM launches Global Mining Power Rankings

The new initiative lets readers directly shape how the world’s leading mining stocks are ranked.

Vianode to build $1.4B synthetic graphite plant in Ontario

The project is structured as a phased investment, starting with an initial investment of over C$2?billion.

OP-ED: Trump’s trade deals are reshaping America’s critical minerals future 

For too long, America’s industrial and energy ambitions have been tied to a single point of global processing control.

US approves first cleanup of abandoned, contaminated uranium mines

For decades, thousands of sites associated with abandoned uranium mine waste have remained contaminated — many on or near Navajo and tribal lands.

AngloGold withdraws from Latin Metals’ Argentina projects

To date, AngloGold has invested $3.3 million on the Organullo, Ana Maria and Trigal properties.

Summit Nanotech slashes water use by 30% in lithium extraction

Independent validation shows Summit’s process uses less freshwater than ponds and 50% less than DLE, with high recovery.

Gold an ideal hedge against AI bubble: BofA

In its note, BofA stresses that if the current AI hype fades, valuations compress and investor flows reverse, gold could outperform equities.

Fortuna boosts underground potential in Côte d’Ivoire

Fortuna is spending an estimated C$13.5 million this year exploring at Séguéla, the largest of its four mines.

Fortescue’s Forrest doesn’t get the hype over critical minerals

Andrew Forrest slammed Donald Trump, iron ore rivals and oil majors while vowing to stay the course on decarbonization.

Fresnillo enters Canada with $556M Probe Gold acquisition

Deal marks Fresnillo's first move into Canada, giving it access to Probe’s 10Moz of gold reserves in Quebec.

Outokumpu invests $45 million in US chromium pilot plant

The largest producer of stainless steel in Europe plans to be operational in H1 2027 in New Hampshire.

Arca Climate Technologies inks 10-year carbon removal offtake with Microsoft

Agreement is a significant development for its solution in industrial mineralization, the company said.

United States Antimony lifts revenue guidance on mining breakthrough

USAC confirmed that the material being mined from Stibnite Hill has grades that are high enough "for a profitable operation."

Ivanhoe Q3 profits shrink on copper mine disruption

During Q3 2025, its Congo copper complex produced 71,226 tonnes of copper concentrate, compared with 112,009 in Q2.

First Quantum reports progress in Panama amid copper mine audit

Miner advances preservation program, power plant restart and looks forward to talks on a long-term agreement.

China to suspend new REE export controls for 1 year

China won’t be removing the export limits that were introduced in April.

Agnico Eagle launches $130M Avenir unit for critical minerals

Agnico plans to contribute $80M in non-gold and non-copper strategic investments, plus $50M in cash to fund Avenir Minerals.

Ontario fast-tracks Frontier Lithium’s PAK project

Frontier is working with Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi to develop PAK.

New Gold’s Rainy River mine delivers record quarter

New Gold said it expects to meet its 2025 production guidance, ranging between 325,000-365,000 oz. for gold and 50-60 million lb. for copper.

Deepest marathon on Earth tests runners and miners

The event was organized by education company BecomingX, the International Council on Mining and Metals and Boliden.

Seabridge recovers $3.2M after winning BC tax dispute

Company added that the March 2025 ruling should trigger a further recovery of C$9.4 million ($6.8 million) from the CRA.

Collective extends Apollo gold system in Colombia

The company cut 144.3 metres grading 1.86 grams gold per tonne and 13 grams silver.

Copper price hits record in London on supply worries

Three-month future contracts rose to as high as $11,146 on the LME.

EU urged to boost critical minerals push amid China curbs

Energy security group calls for a permanent investment network to reduce dependence on Beijing and speed up green transition.

Glencore’s copper output falls again, down 40% since 2018

While global miners lift copper output, Glencore’s production is expected to fall again to 850,000–875,000 tonnes.

Fortescue expands autonomous fleet at Solomon operations

Epiroc's RCT was tasked with the design, installation, and commissioning of two CAT 350 Excavators and four D10T Dozers with its teleremote control solution.

"FeTREADEWORLD mobile app (Android/ios) is under development, to be launched soon"