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On Monday, June 23, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Mexico will not issue any new mining concessions, marking a significant policy shift in the country’s natural resources management. “There will be no new mining permits—none,” Sheinbaum stated during a press briefing. She emphasized that her administration would review the environmental impact permits of existing […]

According to a report from BNamericas, a R$5 billion (US$900 million) fund established by Brazil’s Development Bank (BNDES) and national innovation agency Finep has selected 50 projects tied to the critical minerals supply chain. The goal of the fund is to promote investments that develop, innovate, and process key minerals like lithium, graphite, copper, nickel,

Freeport-McMoRan Inc., the largest copper producer in North America, has expressed concerns that potential U.S. tariffs on imported copper—touted by former President Donald Trump as a way to boost the domestic industry—could ultimately do more harm than good. In late February, Trump directed the U.S. Commerce Department to investigate copper imports under Section 232 of

On Saturday, May 31, the European Commission issued a stern warning against the U.S. government’s decision to double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. The EU condemned the move, stating it undermines mutual efforts to resolve trade disputes through dialogue and pledged to implement countermeasures by July 14, or earlier if necessary. According to the

Ivanhoe Atlantic (IA), the latest venture by renowned mining mogul Robert Friedland, is reportedly lobbying the US government to include iron ore on the United States’ critical minerals list, aligning with the country’s strategic efforts to secure essential materials for defense manufacturing. According to Mining.com, IA’s campaign reflects a broader U.S. initiative to fortify its

In the first half of 2025, mainstream market expectations centered around the pace of zinc mine supply recovery. As supply gradually resumed, zinc prices declined, with the main futures contract falling to the 22,000–23,000 yuan/ton range. As market sentiment stabilized, prices found support. In the short term, the Shanghai zinc main contract is expected to

On Tuesday, May 13, in response to industrial and energy transition needs, India’s domestic copper demand is expected to double by 2030. Domestic copper industry players include Hindalco Industries, Vedanta, Adani, and state-owned Hindustan Copper. It is estimated that India’s refined copper output is around 555,000 tonnes, and the country imports about 500,000 tonnes of

On May 5, Xingye Yinxin (000426.SZ) announced that it has signed an Off-Market Takeover Bid Implementation Agreement on April 30 with Atlantic Tin Limited, an unlisted Australian public company. Through its wholly owned subsidiary Xingye Gold, the company plans to acquire 100% of Atlantic Tin’s issued shares via a conditional off-market takeover. The acquisition will

On Friday, April 25, the International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG) announced its forecast that both the refined zinc and refined lead markets will face supply surpluses in 2025, driven by increased production and moderate demand growth. The group estimates: Refined lead supply will exceed demand by 82,000 tonnes. Refined zinc supply will exceed

White House to Expedite Permits for 10 Strategic Mining Projects Supplying Critical Resources On Friday, April 18, the White House announced it will accelerate the permitting process for ten U.S. mining projects aimed at boosting domestic production of copper, lithium, coal, and other critical minerals. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to reduce