China sets new mining controls, to speed up strategic reserves
The Chinese government plans to impose mining controls on certain minerals to ensure its security of supply, in a move that could further enhance Beijing’s chokehold on the global flow…
Specialty Minerals
Titan, Teck seek germanium from zinc tailings
Titan Mining (NYSE-A: TII) says it is evaluating potential germanium production from its U.S.-based zinc mining in partnership with Teck Resources (TSX: TECK.A, TECK.B; NYSE: TECK). Titan and Teck envision…
TMC, Allseas strike first seabed nodule mining deal
The Metals Company (NASDAQ: TMC) has signed a commercial agreement with offshore engineering giant Allseas to develop and operate what the companies say would be the world’s first commercial deep-sea…
Podcast: From front lines of Canadian mining, American Eagle Gold CEO Anthony Moreau
This week’s episode features Young Mining Professionals Toronto director, YMP Scholarship Fund director, and American Eagle Gold CEO Anthony Moreau in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about mining in Canada….
M&A: strongest first quarter of mining deals in 3 years
Global mining mergers and acquisitions (M&A) reached $21.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026, marking the strongest start to a year since 2023 as deal value and volumes climbed…
US First Nation holds up project in Canada
A proposed West High Yield Resources (TSXV: WHY) magnesium mine in British Columbia remains stuck in limbo due to the objections of a U.S.-based Indigenous group. B.C.’s Court of Appeals…
Morgan Stanley flags five miners in space value chain
With a potential initial public offering (IPO) of SpaceX drawing closer, investors are increasingly turning their attention to the broader space economy and the companies positioned to benefit from its…
Rio Tinto copper surge offsets iron ore disruption
Rio Tinto (ASX, LSE: RIO), the world’s second-largest miner, reported stronger first-quarter output as copper gains from its Mongolia copper mine offset weather-driven iron ore disruptions and mounting geopolitical risks….
Chile targets faster permits to unlock $100B pipeline
Chile is moving to accelerate mining permit approvals to unlock more than $100 billion in investment and revive momentum in its cornerstone copper sector, Economy and Mining Minister Daniel Mas said…
Uranium Royalty to buy Sweetwater in $1.1B deal
Canada’s Uranium Royalty (TSX: URC; Nasdaq: UROY) agreed to buy privately held Sweetwater Royalties for about $1.1 billion (C$1.5 billion) to diversify and capitalize on rising demand for nuclear fuel….
US backs firms for first gallium in 40 years
The U.S. Department of Energy is funding five companies to help establish a domestic supply chain for gallium, a critical material for the defence and semiconductor sectors that America hasn’t…
EU, US near critical minerals pact to counter China’s grip
The European Union and the U.S. are nearing a deal to coordinate critical minerals production and supply chains, aiming to reduce reliance on China. The proposed agreement, reported by Bloomberg…