Commodities

Valterra Platinum (OTCPK: AGPPF) made its trading debut on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange today, officially separating from Anglo American (OTCQX:AAUKF). The company, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is now a standalone entity and the world's largest platinum miner by value. "Part of our DNA is...

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by Apache Stronghold to block the Resolution Copper mine project in Arizona. The decision allows federal authorities to hand over Oak Flat, a sacred site to the San Carlos Apache tribe, to mining firms Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) and BHP (NYSE:BHP). The...

The recent slide of the U.S. dollar has reignited investor interest in gold. Tailwinds for the yellow metal have been twofold, from geopolitical uncertainty and concerns over the long-term sustainability of American fiscal policy. The latest blow to dollar confidence came from Moody's downgrade, as...

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is preparing to finalize a minerals deal with the United States by the end of June. The initiative could combine a U.S.-backed peace agreement with Rwanda with expanded access for American companies to Congo's vast deposits of lithium, cobalt, and coltan—...

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) released a comprehensive report evaluating the sector's role in the country's economy and providing an outlook. The report, titled The Mining Story—Canadian Mining Industry Facts and Figures, sets the total value of mineral production at C$71.9 billion ($52...

Diversified global miner Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) is doubling down on direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology, with its investment in Chile’s Maricunga project. In partnership with Chile's state-owned Codelco, Rio Tinto is expected to invest up to $900 million into the lithium-rich salt flat,...

Canadian miner Dundee Precious Metals (OTCPK: DPMLF) confirmed that it is in discussions to acquire UK-based Adriatic Metals (OTC:ADMFL), following market rumors. Dundee confirmed the speculations, although noting that "there can be no certainty that any offer will be made, nor as to the terms on...

Diversified global miner Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) has made the next significant step into battery metals, committing $900 million for a 49.99% stake in Chile's Salar de Maricunga, a world-class lithium project controlled by the Chilean state-owned miner Codelco. "We are honoured to be chosen as Codelco...

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has announced a plan to build a $4 billion primary aluminum plant in Oklahoma. The project is part of the investment commitments from the United Arab Emirates brokered by President Donald Trump during the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum 2025. The Oklahoma facility will...

Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden) has signed a memorandum of understanding with MP Materials (NYSE:MP) to develop an integrated rare earth supply chain in Saudi Arabia. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum 2025 in Riyadh, reflects both governments'...

The latest study from the Cobalt Institute shows that the global demand for cobalt exceeded 200,000 tons for the first time in 2024, marking a 14% annual increase. However, it was the third consecutive year in which supply additions outpaced demand growth, resulting in a market surplus of 36,000...

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) will fast-track the environmental review of Anfield Energy's (OTCQB:ANLDF) Velvet-Wood uranium and vanadium mine in Utah, completing the process in only 14 days under newly activated emergency authority. This review is significantly faster than the typical...

U.S. District Judge Steven Logan has temporarily blocked the controversial transfer of federal land in Arizona to mining firms Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) and BHP (NYSE:BHP). Logan cited the need for the U.S. Supreme Court to deliberate on an appeal filed by Native American groups opposing the project....

The top gold producer, Barrick Mining (NYSE:GOLD), is rapidly advancing its flagship Reko Diq copper-gold project in Pakistan. While discussing Q1 earnings, CEO Mark Bristow noted the project’s positive momentum and strategic significance as a cornerstone asset for Barrick's future copper...