Critical Metals

The European Union criticises China’s export licence procedure on rare earths, arguing that it increases the dependency of European manufacturers on a coercive mechanism central to

London deploys a regulatory framework to secure critical mineral supplies by 2035, limiting dependence on single-country sourcing while developing a domestic lithium and tungsten i

Mining group BHP has re-entered talks to acquire Anglo American, months after the latter announced a copper-focused merger with Canadian firm Teck Resources.

Standard Lithium receives growing institutional backing in the United States to develop direct lithium extraction in Arkansas, a strategic area where the company positions itself a

The Canadian government commits $56 billion to a new wave of infrastructure projects aimed at expanding energy corridors, accelerating critical mineral extraction and reinforcing s

The United States secures a tungsten joint venture in Kazakhstan and mining protocols in Uzbekistan, with financing envisaged from the Export-Import Bank of the United States and s

80 Mile PLC has reached a binding Heads of Terms agreement with USFM Corporation for a $30 million investment in exchange for 51% of the Disko-Nuussuaq project in Greenland, a key

Meeting in Canada, G7 energy ministers unveiled a series of projects aimed at securing supply chains for critical minerals, in response to China’s restrictions on rare earth export

Ramaco Resources and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory partner to develop extraction and processing technologies for rare earth elements from th

The Italian industrial cable manufacturer posted revenue above €5bn in the third quarter, driven by high-voltage cable demand, and adjusted its 2025 guidance upward.

Energy ministers coordinate investment and traceability to curb China’s dominance in mineral refining and stabilize supply chains vital to electronics, defense, and energy under a

Element One obtains an exclusive option to acquire up to 100% of Stone to H2, a New York-based company holding patented technology for hydrogen and critical mineral extraction from

The United States announces a tariff increase beyond the 10% base rate targeting several Colombian products. Bogotá has recalled its ambassador. The detailed list of tariff lines h

The president-elect outlines a pro-market agenda: gradual reform of fuel subsidies, review of Yacimientos de Litio Bolivianos (YLB) lithium contracts, and monetization of gas trans

Indonesian nickel producer Anugrah Neo Energy Materials plans a $300mn IPO in December to finance its growing battery materials operations.