U.S. Backs Critical-Mineral Projects with Major Capital Injection, Australia Offers Reserve Stakes to Allies
The global race for critical minerals has entered a new phase as governments in the United States and Australia ramp up direct involvement in strategic supply chains. In a move that underscores the growing recognition of these materials as national security assets, the U.S. government has announced a 5% equity stake in Lithium Americas and […]
Dollar Under Pressure as Fed Cuts Loom — Commodity Rally Gains Steam
The U.S. dollar, long considered the anchor of global finance, is showing signs of weakness in 2025. With the Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rates in the near term and fiscal risks mounting at home, investors are increasingly turning to commodities as a hedge against currency depreciation and market volatility. A Shifting Currency Landscape […]
Depleted LME Zinc Inventories Point to Supply Crunch — China Likely to Fill the Gap
Global zinc markets are flashing red as London Metal Exchange (LME) inventories tumble to multi-year lows, sparking fears of a supply crunch and raising the prospect of China stepping in to balance global flows. A Market Running on Empty According to LME data reported by Reuters, registered zinc stocks have collapsed from 230,000 tonnes earlier […]
Grasberg Mine Accident Sends Copper Supply Outlook Into Deficit
Global copper markets are facing a fresh wave of volatility after a fatal mudslide at Freeport-McMoRan’s Grasberg mine in Indonesia forced one of the world’s largest producers to declare force majeure. With analysts now projecting a supply deficit, the event underscores how a single disruption can alter market dynamics and send ripples across equities, futures, […]
Powermax Grabs Ogden Bear Lodge REE Project in Wyoming
Rare earth elements (REEs) are the backbone of next-generation technologies, and investors are paying close attention to companies securing early footholds in North America’s critical mineral districts. With the U.S. and its allies racing to build secure supply chains independent of China, exploration-stage projects in politically stable regions are drawing increased interest. Powermax Minerals (CSE: […]
USA Rare Earth Accelerates Mine-to-Magnet Strategy with LCM Acquisition
The global race to secure critical minerals is intensifying, and rare earth elements (REEs) are once again at the center of the conversation. With growing geopolitical tensions, supply chain vulnerabilities, and the soaring demand for clean energy and defense technologies, investors are zeroing in on companies capable of challenging China’s near-monopoly in this vital sector. […]
Gold Smashes $3,800 as Investors Rush to Safe Havens
Gold prices surged to an unprecedented $3,800 per ounce this week, underscoring the yellow metal’s role as a primary safe-haven asset during heightened macroeconomic uncertainty. Fueled by weak U.S. economic data, rising bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts, and political gridlock over a looming government shutdown, investors have pivoted sharply toward gold. Silver, often seen […]
Black Rock Mining Accelerates Early Works at Mahenge Graphite Project
Global demand for battery minerals is heating up, and graphite is increasingly in the spotlight as investors search for the next strategic winner in the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain. Against this backdrop, Black Rock Mining Ltd. (ASX: BKT) has moved decisively to fast-track development at its flagship Mahenge project in Tanzania, launching early site […]
Silver Futures Hit Multi-Year Highs as Interest Rate Cut Hopes and Dollar Weakness Drive Safe-Haven Flows
Silver surged to fresh multi-year highs today, underscoring its unique position as both a precious metal safe haven and an industrial commodity. Spot silver rose ~1.7% to around US$46.78 per ounce, its highest level in over 14 years, as renewed expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts combined with a weaker U.S. dollar to trigger broad-based […]
Standard Uranium Inks Rocas Option Deal, Launches Maiden Exploration
The uranium market has been buzzing in recent months, with supply concerns, record contracting activity from utilities, and long-term bullish sentiment fueling a wave of new exploration activity. Against this backdrop, Standard Uranium Ltd. (TSXV: STND) has taken a significant step by securing an option to acquire a 75% interest in the Rocas uranium project, […]
