China’s steel demand share to plunge 36% by 2050
China’s steel consumption is projected to decline steadily over the next decade, marking a structural shift in global demand dynamics, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. The country…
Russia and Central Asia
Opinion: US mineral strategy turns to Africa
What do Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal all have in common? They’re all countries located along Africa’s west coast. But they’re also small; collectively, these five countries have an…
Uranium demand to surge nearly 30% by 2030
Global uranium demand is expected to soar as nuclear power cements its role in the clean energy transition, according to the World Nuclear Association’s biennial Nuclear Fuel Report released Friday. The…
Who controls uranium?
When we look at uranium resources through the lens of geopolitical spheres of control, the story is telling.
Ivanhoe makes copper discovery in Kazakhstan
Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN; US-OTC: IVPAF) announced on Thursday that it has made a copper discovery in Kazakhstan warranting follow-up probing. The new copper discovery at its exploration joint venture…
RANKED: Top 10 gold miners of 2025
Gold has run a remarkable rally throughout 2025, ascending to unprecedented heights. On Tuesday, the spot price set a new all-time record of $3,528.78 per oz., surpassing its previous high…
Ukraine issues tender for major lithium deposit
Ukraine is welcoming bids to develop a major lithium deposit in its central Kirovohrad region as part of a minerals deal with the United States, even as a legal dispute…
Sprott buys 50,000 lb for $5B uranium trust
The Sprott Physical Uranium Trust’s (TSX: U.U for USD; U.UN for CAD) holdings now total about 68.6 million lb. of uranium after it bought 50,000 lb. of the energy metal this week…
Trump to offer Russia minerals access for Ukraine peace
The United States may offer Russia access to its critical minerals alongside other economic incentives in an effort to bring an end to the war in Ukraine, according to The…
Infographic: Antimony spheres of control
Antimony is a critical mineral—vital for military applications and ammunition, as well as in batteries and semiconductors —yet its global supply is overwhelmingly controlled by China and Russia. In today’s geopolitically charged world, access to antimony is as…
Opinion: As empires crumble, precious metals reign
What does United States President Donald Trump do when his debt becomes unmanageable? He walks away from it! According to reports, Trump’s businesses have filed for “reorganization” under Chapter 11…
Gem Diamonds to cut jobs amid industry collapse
Gem Diamonds (LSE: GEMD) has become the latest casualty in a deepening crisis engulfing the global diamond industry, announcing sweeping cost-cutting measures as the market buckles under falling prices and…