Exploration

Initial blockades along Peru's Las Bambas route have disrupted copper shipments, raising concerns for global supply chains. The interruptions, driven...

Teck board approves C$2.4 billion boost to double Valley Pit capacity

Teck Resources has announced that its board has approved a C$2.4 billion investment to double the capacity of the Valley...

Analysts weigh fresh safe‑haven rush as gold eyes another quarterly high

As global uncertainties mount, analysts are noting a renewed surge in demand for safe-haven assets, particularly gold, which is poised...

EU accelerates funding for Greenland and other non‑EU critical‑mineral hubs

The EU has announced a significant acceleration of funding aimed at Greenland and other non-EU critical-mineral hubs. This initiative seeks...

United States defense sets NdPr floor to shield magnet supply from Chinese volatility

The United States defense sector has established a floor price for neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) to stabilize the domestic magnet supply chain....

July 12 loader collapse prompts renewed calls for United States mine‑roof safety

On July 12, a loader collapse in a U.S. mine triggered urgent discussions about mine roof safety standards. The incident,...

Copper demand outlook firm despite Peru protest volatility

Despite ongoing protests in Peru, copper demand remains robust, driven by global shifts towards renewable energy and electric vehicles. Analysts...

Gold miners debate windfall‑tax risks after margins hit decade highs

Gold miners are increasingly concerned about potential windfall taxes as profit margins reach their highest levels in a decade. The...

Lithium glut reignites talk of project deferrals across supply pipeline

The recent lithium glut has sparked renewed discussions on deferring projects across the supply chain. As prices drop and market...

Carbon‑credit potential rises as mineral carbonation proves at scale