Ontario can speed up critical minerals industry and maintain environmental standards, report says

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce hosted a panel discussion at Science North in Sudbury on Wednesday to discuss the future of mining. The conversation centered on a report released by the chamber last month, calling on all levels of government to sharpen their critical mineral strategy. Sudbury chamber president Marie Litalien said it was important that the official launch of …

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Europe Sets Its Sights on Brazil’s Rare Earth Riches

The European Union is actively seeking rare-earth suppliers outside of China, focusing on Brazil, which holds the world’s second-largest resources. The main challenge for Europe is not the rarity of the minerals, but the limited processing capacity, with a target to process 40% of its rare earths domestically by 2030. A potential competition is emerging between the United States and …

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Copper prices rise amid mergers and strong demand forecasts

Copper prices recovered on Tuesday after trending down last week, with analysts forecasting a strong upswing in demand which is expected to provide support for stronger pricing. The allure of copper globally has stirred up merger and acquisition activity in the global mining sector. Anglo American has tied up with Canadian miner, Teck Resources while Rio Tinto and Glencore are …

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Central Asia’s tungsten test: Can Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan redraw US-China critical minerals map?

Explore Kazakhstan’s critical minerals role in the global tungsten market amid changing supply chains and rising prices. Key takeaways: Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are emerging as key players in tungsten supply, challenging China’s dominance amid rising prices and export controls The US and China are heavily investing in Central Asia’s tungsten projects, with strategic partnerships and government-backed initiatives Tungsten’s critical role …

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DRC offers manganese, copper‑cobalt, and lithium assets to US investors under minerals pact

The Democratic Republic of Congo has sent Washington a shortlist of state-owned assets – including manganese, copper-cobalt, gold and lithium projects – for U.S. investors to consider as part of a ​minerals partnership, two senior Congolese officials said. The list, delivered to United States officials last week, represents Washington’s most tangible ‌progress in converting peace and investment deals with Congo …

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Gold, silver surge amid Trump Greenland crisis: ‘The debasement trade is on fire’

Gold (GC=F) and silver (SI=F) jumped to fresh records on Tuesday as President Trump doubled down on his pursuit of Greenland, threatening new tariffs on Europe. Gold futures climbed above $4,700 per ounce while silver surged to $95 per ounce, extending a string of record highs that has been building for months. The move followed renewed tariff threats from Trump against European countries, tied …

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EU locks in access to South American lithium and critical minerals

The European Union has secured preferential access to vast reserves of critical minerals and agricultural commodities through its newly signed trade agreement with Mercosur, positioning the long-negotiated accord as much a geopolitical manoeuvre as an economic arrangement. The pact, signed on January 17 in Asunción, grants the EU’s 27 member states improved access to South American supplies of lithium, niobium, graphite and …

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Gold, silver prices jump to new records on Greenland dispute

View: Source Gold and silver prices jumped to all-time highs on Monday as concerns over a US-Europe trade war sparked by America’s efforts to take over Greenland drove investors toward the safe-haven metals. Spot gold surged nearly 2% to a record $4,690.79 per ounce during the early hours of trading, while spot silver seta new peak of $94.10 per ounce after …

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US in talks with Brazil on rare earth partnership

View: Source The US is exploring the possibility of forming a rare earths partnership with Brazil, as Washington steps up efforts to reduce the nation’s reliance on mineral supplies from China, the Financial Times reported. Officials from both countries have held preliminary meetings that include government representatives, industry stakeholders and financial institutions, the FT reported early on Sunday, citing officials involved in recent discussions. “There’s nothing …

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