U.S. Backs Access Road and Takes Stake in Copper-Rich Alaska Mining Zone
Copper is back in the headlines — not just as a commodity, but as a cornerstone of national strategy. In a move signaling deeper U.S. commitment to domestic resource security, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order authorizing the long-debated 211-mile Ambler Access Project in Alaska, a road connecting the resource-rich Ambler Mining District […]
Titan Mining Eyes U.S. Graphite Prominence via EXIM-Backed Kilbourne Project
As the global race for critical minerals intensifies, Titan Mining Corp. (TSX: TI) is positioning itself at the forefront of North America’s graphite resurgence. Best known for its zinc operations, the company is now advancing its Kilbourne natural graphite project in upstate New York, with ambitions to construct a 40,000-ton-per-annum (tpa) processing facility. In a […]
Nickel Market Faces Major Surplus as INSG Projects 209,000-Ton Overhang in 2025
Global nickel markets are heading into turbulent waters. The International Nickel Study Group (INSG) has projected a significant 209,000-metric-ton surplus in 2025 — a sharp reminder that the once red-hot battery metal faces renewed supply pressures amid softening demand from the electric vehicle (EV) sector. As the world recalibrates its energy transition strategies, investors are […]
Vale’s $3 Billion Bond Buyback Signals Renewed Discipline — and a Stronger Nickel Future
As global commodity markets navigate a period of volatility, Vale S.A. (NYSE: VALE) has taken a decisive financial step that could reshape investor confidence in its balance sheet and nickel exposure. The Brazilian mining giant announced plans to repurchase up to US$3 billion in perpetual bonds, a move aimed at reducing debt service costs and […]
American Critical Minerals Defines Major Potash Exploration Target — A New Frontier in the Green River Basin
Potash — a critical ingredient for global food security — is making headlines again as American Critical Minerals (OTCQB: APCOF) revealed a substantial NI 43-101 exploration target for sylvanite potash at its Green River Project in Utah. The company estimates 0.6–1.0 billion tonnes grading 12–18% K₂O, adding significant depth to its multi-commodity portfolio that already […]
Imposes Permanent Bans on Cobalt Exporters Violating New Quota Regime
Cobalt Supply Shock: DRC Tightens Grip on Global Market The global cobalt market—already under strain from rising battery demand and supply bottlenecks—was jolted this week as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) announced a sweeping new enforcement mechanism on its cobalt export quotas. President Félix Tshisekedi confirmed that exporters violating the new quota regime […]
Orla Mining Discovers Two-Kilometre Extension Along Proven Gold Trend, Boosting Resource Potential
Gold’s rally to multi-month highs and renewed investor appetite for exploration-stage plays have turned fresh discoveries into market-moving events — and Orla Mining Ltd. (TSX: OLA | NYSE: ORLA) has just delivered one that’s catching attention across the sector. The company announced results from a new drilling campaign confirming a two-kilometre extension of gold mineralization […]
Predictive Discovery and Robex to Merge in $1.55B Deal, Creating Mid-Tier West Africa Gold Producer
Gold’s rally above $2,400 per ounce this quarter has ignited a new wave of consolidation across the mining sector — and the latest billion-dollar merger is setting the tone for West Africa’s next mid-tier gold powerhouse.Australian explorer Predictive Discovery Ltd. (ASX: PDI) and Canadian miner Robex Resources Inc. (TSXV: RBX) have agreed to an all-share […]
Zinc Stocks Plummet as LME Inventories Hit Record Lows
Global commodity markets are once again turning their eyes to zinc, as London Metal Exchange (LME) inventories plummet to multi-year lows. From roughly 230,000 tonnes at the start of 2025 to just 40,850 tonnes today, the drawdown in deliverable stocks is putting extreme pressure on physical supply chains and fueling talk of a looming deficit. […]
Tin Soars on Indonesia Crackdown of Illegal Mines
Global commodity markets were jolted this week after Indonesia, the world’s largest exporter of tin, announced a sweeping crackdown on illegal mining operations. The move, which will shutter an estimated 1,000 unlicensed mines responsible for up to 80% of domestic production, sent London Metal Exchange (LME) tin futures surging past $37,500 per metric ton — […]
