Trump
Major U.S. equity markets surged on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a pivotal shift in his administration's Arctic strategy, backing away from a proposed "Greenland Tax" that had threatened to ignite a trade war with European allies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&
Washington Accords
In a historic geopolitical shift that aims to redraw the map of the global energy transition, the United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have finalized the "Washington Accords." This strategic mineral pact, cemented in early 2026, represents a bold maneuver by the U.S. to
Belt and Road Initiative
In a definitive shift that has sent ripples through global commodity markets, a landmark report released on January 18, 2026, by the Green Finance & Development Center (GFDC) and Griffith University has unveiled a massive resurgence in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Beijing has committed a record-breaking $213.
Future Minerals Forum
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — As the doors opened today at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center for the fifth annual Future Minerals Forum (FMF) 2026, the atmosphere among the world’s mining elite was one of calculated urgency. While the "Super Region" stretching from Africa to Central Asia remains
Mining
As of January 6, 2026, Canada stands at a critical crossroads in its ambition to become a global "critical minerals superpower." Despite possessing some of the world’s most significant deposits of copper, lithium, and nickel—essential for the global energy transition—the nation’s mining sector is
graphite mining
As of late 2025, the global energy transition has reached a critical inflection point, marked by a series of technological and legislative breakthroughs in the ultra-high purity graphite supply chain. Long considered the "Achilles' heel" of the Western electric vehicle (EV) market due to China’s near-total
Zirconium
As 2025 draws to a close, the global zirconium market is undergoing a fundamental structural shift, moving away from its traditional reliance on the construction-led ceramics industry and toward a high-growth future anchored by the nuclear energy renaissance and advanced aerospace coatings. Long considered a "quiet" mineral tied
UAMY
As of December 24, 2025, the landscape of the American critical minerals sector has undergone a seismic shift, with United States Antimony Corporation (NYSE American: UAMY) emerging as a central pillar of the nation’s industrial defense strategy. Over the past year, UAMY has transitioned from a niche processor into
US politics
The intricate web of global metals markets is currently undergoing a profound transformation, significantly influenced by a series of assertive U.S. presidential policies. From protectionist tariffs designed to bolster domestic industries to ambitious infrastructure spending plans and targeted sanctions against geopolitical rivals, Washington's actions are sending ripple
Montero Mining
Montero Mining and Exploration Ltd. (TSXV: MON; OTC Pink: MXTRF; FSE: ES0) has significantly broadened its international market footprint by officially commencing trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE) as of December 15, 2025. This strategic move, which sees the company's common shares listed under the symbol ES0,
Lithium
In a significant move poised to reshape the North American lithium market, Li-FT Power Ltd. (TSXV: LIFT) has announced a binding agreement to acquire Winsome Resources Limited (ASX: WR1) in an all-shares transaction valued at approximately C$130.8 million (AUD 130.8 million). This strategic consolidation, unveiled on December
Rare Earths
Houston, USA – December 11, 2025 – In a landmark move poised to reshape the global critical minerals landscape, Argus Media today launched the world's first suite of seven delivered US rare earth oxide prices. This pivotal expansion of its rare earth pricing services into the US market introduces unprecedented