Brazil targets rare earth revival
More than three years after it was announced, Brazil’s Mining Policy Council has officially been installed, with a renewed focus on critical minerals and rare earths. The National Mining Policy…
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Friedland says global economy faces copper crisis
Global demand for copper is accelerating toward levels that could outstrip supply within two decades, creating what industry veteran Robert Friedland calls a once-in-history challenge for the world economy. Over the next…
NextSource says graphite operations not impacted by political unrest in Madagascar
NextSource Materials’ (TSX: NEXT) graphite mining operations in southern Madagascar have not been impacted by the ongoing political situation, and shipments of its graphite products are proceeding as planned, the…
Government equity in miners becomes U.S. norm
The Trump administration is ratcheting up government ownership in mining companies that are nominally Canadian, raising questions about whether Ottawa plans similar investments. Trump has ordered his Department of War…
New Ontario rules aim to speed up mine approvals
Ontario has introduced rules designed to cut mine approval times by half – a move that Energy and Mines Minister Stephen Lecce insisted will make the province more competitive in…
US builds $1B crit-mins stockpile to defy China: FT
The Pentagon has moved to acquire up to $1 billion worth of critical minerals as part of an accelerated stockpiling drive aimed at reducing U.S. dependence on China, the Financial…
Infographic: US tariffs steer Quebec aluminum to Europe
Quebec is the heart of Canada’s aluminum industry, hosting eight of the country’s nine smelters. The industry exports $10.8 billion worth of the metal annually. After producers such as Rio…
Anglo draws Botswana into $5B De Beers sale talks
Anglo American (LSE: AAL) CEO Duncan Wanblad said Botswana’s government will join negotiations with one or two shortlisted bidders for De Beers, as the mining giant moves to sell its…
Uranium price has drive, big holder Sprott says
The uranium market has momentum on its side as it looks to end 2025 on a strong note, with several catalysts lined up to fuel a sector seen as critical…
Xtra Energy drills ‘world class’ antimony in Nevada
Drilling by American Antimony Corporation, operating as Xtra Energy (US-OTC: XTPT) has returned results as high as 87 metres grading 5.59% stibnite at its Bernice Canyon project in northern Nevada….
USA Rare Earth shares soar on White House talks report
Shares of USA Rare Earth (Nasdaq: USAR) jumped more than 21% to a historic high on Friday after CEO Barbara Humpton told CNBC that the developer is speaking with the…
New Quebec minister urged to cut mining red tape
Quebec has a new minister responsible for mining and forestry. Jean-François Simard, a sociologist by training who once served as the province’s junior environment minister, was appointed natural resources minister…