Shares of Rare-Earth Companies Surge as U.S.–China Export-Control Battle Heats Up
Tensions between the world’s two largest economies have once again ignited a critical minerals rally. As Washington and Beijing escalate their battle over rare-earth elements (REEs) — the essential metals that power everything from EVs and fighter jets to wind turbines and smartphones — investors are piling into Western producers and developers. Some stocks have […]
U.S. & India Step Up as Global Copper Demand Drivers as China’s Appetite Slows
The world’s copper market—long dominated by China’s industrial and construction juggernaut—is undergoing a quiet but profound shift. As Beijing’s growth engine shows signs of cooling, new demand centers are emerging from the West and South. The United States and India, driven by infrastructure modernization, energy transition policies, and the surging power needs of AI data […]
Black Canyon’s “Standout” Wandanya Drill Results Energize the Manganese Exploration Narrative
Manganese is quietly emerging as one of the most strategic metals in the global energy transition, and Black Canyon (ASX: BCA) just made a move that’s putting investors on notice. The company has announced its highest-grade and thickest manganese intercepts to date from drilling at its Wandanya Project in Western Australia — results that could […]
Gold Breaks into $4,300+ Territory Amid Safe-Haven Demand Surge
When investors start talking about “the ultimate safe haven,” gold once again takes center stage — and this week, it delivered a record-breaking performance. Spot gold prices surged past $4,300 per ounce, marking their strongest weekly gain since the 2008 global financial crisis, as global markets buckled under renewed U.S. banking sector jitters and intensifying […]
Gold, Silver Hit Fresh All-Time Highs on Safe-Haven Demand
A Flight to Safety as Metals Break Records Gold and silver have surged to unprecedented highs, marking a historic week in the global commodities market. Spot gold soared to $4,379.93 per ounce, while silver broke above $54 per ounce, both setting new all-time records. The rally, fueled by heightened credit market worries, expectations of U.S. […]
Copper Slumps on U.S. Credit Fears, Eyes Weekly Decline
Copper prices are facing renewed pressure this week, retreating sharply as investor sentiment sours amid growing concerns over the stability of U.S. regional banks and broader credit stress. The red metal—often viewed as a barometer for global economic health—fell about 1.7% to $10,466 per ton on the London Metal Exchange (LME), according to data from […]
American Critical Minerals Upsizes Bought Deal to Fuel Potash & Lithium Drilling
American Critical Minerals (CSE: KCLI) has announced a significant move in the critical minerals space, upsizing its bought deal financing to C$4.74 million, with its non-brokered private placement fully allocated. The company plans to direct these proceeds toward advancing potash, lithium, and bromine exploration at its flagship Green River Project in the U.S. interior basin.(Source: […]
Gold Extends Record Rally Amid U.S.–China Tensions, Rate-Cut Bets
Gold prices shattered another all-time high this week, surging beyond $4,200 per ounce as investors scrambled for safe-haven assets amid renewed U.S.–China trade frictions and growing speculation that the Federal Reserve is preparing to cut interest rates. The move marks gold’s strongest rally in over a decade and signals a fundamental shift in investor sentiment […]
U.S. Energy Dept. cuts grant to American Battery, ABAT pushes ahead with Tonopah Flats PFS release
The global lithium market, already caught between oversupply fears and tightening geopolitical control, took a sharp turn this week. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) abruptly terminated a $57.7 million grant to American Battery Technology Company (ABAT) — a move that rattled investors banking on domestic supply chain support. But in an unexpected counterpunch, ABAT […]
Luca Mining Intersects 11.4 g/t AuEq Over 13 Meters at Reforma, Strengthening Case for High-Grade Discovery
Gold exploration has roared back to the forefront of investor attention as Luca Mining Corp. reports a standout 11.4 grams per tonne (g/t) gold equivalent (AuEq) intercept over 13 meters at its Reforma project in Mexico. The result, which includes strong gold, silver, and base metal values, positions Reforma as one of the most promising […]
